Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need

Who Can Apply

Functional Categories:
General Research and Evaluation
Health Education and Training
Resource Development and Support - Student Financial Aid
Teacher Training

Applicants:
Public Nonprofit Institution/Organization (Includes Institutions Of Higher Education, Hospitals)
U.S. Territories And Possessions (Includes Institutions Of Higher Education, Hospitals)
Private Nonprofit Institution/Organization (Includes Institutions Of Higher Education, Hospitals)

Applicant Eligibility:
Accredited institutions of higher education may apply or submit joint proposals involving a nondegree granting institution having formal arrangements for support of doctoral dissertation research.

Beneficiaries:
Quasi-public non-profit organization
Private non-profit institution/organization
Public nonprofit institution/organization
U. S. Territories
Graduate Student
Scientist/Researchers

Beneficiary Eligibility:
Graduate students receiving fellowships must demonstrate financial need, have excellent academic records, plan to pursue the highest degree in the field, and be a U.S. citizen or a National, or a permanent resident of the U.S., or intend to become a U.S. citizen, be a permanent resident of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, or a citizen of any one of the Freely Associated States.

Credentials/Documentation:
A properly formatted application must be filed with the Secretary. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.