The KU Department of Linguistics offers multiple funding opportunities to support graduate students, including teaching assistantships, research assistantships, research grants, and conference travel awards. These opportunities are designed to ease financial costs while giving students professional experience in teaching and research.

Who Can Apply?

• Graduate students enrolled in the KU Linguistics M.A. or Ph.D. programs.
• Students with strong academic preparation in linguistics or foreign languages.
• Doctoral students seeking support for dissertation-related research.

What is Covered?

• Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA): Teaching undergraduate linguistics or foreign language courses (with stipend + possible tuition support).
• Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA): Faculty-funded positions supporting research projects (stipend + potential tuition assistance).
• Research Awards: Funding for dissertation or milestone-related research expenses (e.g., participant payments, data collection costs).
• Conference Travel Awards: Partial funding for attending and presenting at academic conferences (subject to availability).

Eligibility Criteria

• Enrollment in a KU Linguistics graduate program.
• Relevant academic background in linguistics, teaching, or foreign languages (for GTA).
• Research awards limited to doctoral students working on required program milestones (MARP, minor paper, major paper, dissertation).
• Compliance with KU travel policies for conference funding.

How to Apply?

• GTA/GRA: Apply through the Linguistics Department; students with strong foreign language skills may also contact other KU language departments.
• Research Awards: Submit the Graduate Student Research Scholarship Application + final report after using funds.
• Travel Awards: Apply via the Linguistics Graduate Travel Award Application + submit receipts and report after conference.
• Check with faculty or program coordinators for application forms and internal deadlines.

Deadline

Varies by opportunity.