PhD Need-Based Technology Support Grant
The LSA Dean's Office is pleased to sponsor the LSA PhD Need-Based Technology Support Grant, administered by LSA Graduate Education.
Reliable technology is essential to doctoral research, teaching, and scholarship, yet purchasing a computer can present a financial challenge. This grant helps continuing LSA PhD students offset the cost of eligible computer equipment.
LSA PhD students are eligible to apply based on financial need. Students may apply during multiple application cycles but may receive the grant only once during their PhD program.
Questions?
Email: LSA.PhD.LaptopGrant@umich.edu
Award Details:
The maximum award is $1,500, with individual award amounts determined by demonstrated financial need. Students may receive the grant only once during their doctoral program. Awards will be made until available funding is exhausted. The number and amount of awards will depend on available funds and the amounts requested.
Grant funds may be used to purchase or repair a laptop or desktop computer. Grant funds may not be used for software, datasets, computer accessories, or iPad accessories.
Eligibility:
Students are eligible to apply if they:
- Are currently enrolled in an LSA PhD program, including a joint LSA program.
- Are in good academic standing.
- Are beyond their first year but have not yet entered the final year of their program. (First-year and final-year students are not eligible.)
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Have not previously received this grant. Students may receive the grant only once during their doctoral program.
Before applying, students should consult with their home department about other available technology funding or resources.
Timeline:
Applications will be reviewed in weekly cycles according to the deadlines below. Applications received by each deadline will be considered together, and awards will be based on demonstrated financial need and available funding. Review cycles will continue until all program funds have been awarded.
If available funding is exhausted before the end of the academic year, the application will close, and the program website will be updated to indicate that all funds for the year have been disbursed.
Application Deadlines
- September 9
- September 16
- September 23
- September 30
- October 7
- October 14
Review Pause: Applications will not be reviewed October 17-31.
- November 4
- November 11
- November 18
Review Pause: Applications will not be reviewed November 21-30.
- December 2
- December 9
Review Pause: Applications will not be reviewed December 12 - January 5.
How to Apply:
LSA PhD Need-Based Technology Support Grant
The above link will take you to the UofM LSA InfoReady site.
