Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Fellowship

The Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) fellowships aim to support eligible graduate students who are committed to contribute to physics research in critical national priority areas while developing skills that will make them effective teachers and educators. A GAANN fellow may be supported via this program for multiple semesters.

Eligibility
The UW-Madison Physics GAANN fellowship is open to students who:

  • Are either currently enrolled or applying to the Ph.D. program in Physics at UW-Madison.
  • Have an excellent academic record as exemplified by undergraduate or graduate transcript and commitment to research.
  • Have demonstrable financial need based on information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • Are United States citizens, nationals, permanent residents, or can provide evidence from the Immigration and Naturalization Service that they are in the process of becoming permanent residents of the United States.

Process
Admitted applicants will receive information to apply for this fellowship as part of their admission package. For any other inquiries, contact Sharon Kahn at smkahn@wisc.edu.

Acknowledgements
The GAANN Fellows program is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education (PHYSGRAD-AID: PHYSics GRADuate Fellowship for Accelerating Innovation & Discovery – Award # P200A240159), the University of Wisconsin–Madison Graduate School and the Department of Physics.

Award
Varies
Organizations
Department of Physics
Deadline
01/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you able to demonstrate significant financial need? Note: Prospective GAANN fellows must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) prior to participation in this program as this need will be verified by the Office of Student Financial Aid.
  2. Are you a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident of the United States?
  3. Year of admittance or anticipated admittance:
  4. Research interest area:
  5. Current students: List your research advisor (if applicable):
  6. Current students: What sections of the qualifying exams have you passed?
  7. Please describe your teaching or classroom experience:
  8. This fellowship is intended to support current or prospective Physics PhD students with excellent academic records and who have demonstrated a financial need and who plan to pursue research, teaching, and learning in the field of physics. Please provide a short personal statement (1,000 words or less) describing your background and plans to support the goals of this program.
  9. Attach your resume or CV
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