Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS)
The Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS) works with individuals and UW departments to help navigate and find funding resources for graduate school-related expenses including tuition, research, and travel. In addition to the resources listed here, the GFIS team also hosts quarterly information sessions – check the calendar for upcoming events.
Please note: The GFIS service is intended to help guide a self-directed process, and cannot offer writing and application assistance, or custom-curated lists of awards, but can help direct students to the resources they need to facilitate these processes.
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GFIS Guide
Learn about the types of funding available, including campus funding sources, open positions, databases, search strategies and application timelines.
GFIS Sessions & Workshops
Individual Information Sessions
The GFIS team can meet with you online or provide information over email that can help you refine your search for funding.
Department or Group Information Sessions
The GFIS team works collaboratively with departments, programs, and registered student organizations (RSOs) to design discipline-specific workshops and resources for graduate students.
Topics Covered in Meetings and Presentations:
- Where to start searching for funding
- When to search
- Kinds of funding
- Crafting search terms
Contact Us
Contact the GFIS team to arrange:
- An informational email
- A 30-minute Zoom meeting
- A presentation for a UW department, school, organization, or class