Teaching (GTA) and Research (GRA) Assistantships
Georgia Tech Psycoholy offers highly competitive funding packages for all admitted students and guarantees that funding for at least 5 years. Teaching (GTA) and Research (GRA) assistantships require a student to assist faculty in their teaching or research. All students who are approved for admission are automatically considered for both teaching and research assistantships. GTA and GRA positions typically require 20 hrs of service per week. GTA and GRA stipends were valued at $37,500 per year in the 2023-2024 academic year. GTA and GRA stipends are expected to increase for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students supported by GTA and GRA funds are also awarded a full tuition waiver.
GAANN Fellowship Program in Psychology
Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) fellowships are available to Ph.D. students in the School of Psychology at Georgia Tech who are completing a curriculum, and have research interests, in the field of psychology. Recipients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with demonstrated financial need
The goal of this GAANN fellowship program is to make a significant contribution to satisfying the nation's needs for Ph.D.s who are well-trained to embark on research and teaching careers in psychology. As part of their degree program, GAANN fellows will: (i) complete psychology courses to satisfy degree course requirements, (ii) participate in GAANN program activities, (iii) complete a supervised teaching experience, and (iv) conduct thesis research in psychology. Fellows who aspire to academic careers will be required to complete the Tech to Teaching Faculty Preparation courses.
Note: The fellowship consists of an award of financial aid. Acceptance of subsidized loans and other fellowships will reduce the financial need and possibly decrease eligibility for GAANN support. Students must be appointed as a teaching or research assistant in order to receive a GAANN fellowship.
Website/Application: https://cos.gatech.edu/gaann-psychology
Other Fellowships
Current and prospective graduate students are also encouraged to apply for fellowships from organizations such as the National Science Foundation or the National Institutes of Health.
Scholarships
Applying students are automatically considered for internal Georgia Tech scholarships (typically ~4 are awarded each application cycle and are valued at $5,000 per year for 4 years). Successful awardees have their scholarships added to GTA and GRA stipend amounts.
Outside Resources for Financial Aid
Psychology.org is committed to helping students with FAFSA, program specific scholoarships and more!
For International Students
- International Education Finance Corporation
- AAUW Scholarships
- EduPASS guide to studying in the US
- MacArthur Foundation
Internships
In addition to graduate assistantships and fellowships, internships at corporate and research settings both within and outside Georgia Tech are available for advanced students. Students work for one term, most often during the summer to gain valuable work experience and to practice and apply what they have learned in their program.
Travel funds
The College of Sciences, and School of Psychology provide funds for graduate students to present their research at conferences. Please see the SGA Conference Funds and CoS Travel Supplement Form links below. For additional information regarding the application process, please speak with the School of Psychology's finance office.
