Stanford
Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education

Programs & Funding

The VPGE office funds student-led programs and provides fellowships that foster inquiry, and supports a rich scholarly community of students from varied backgrounds and perspectives.

Programs

WISE and WISSH Groups

Since June 2001, Stanford has sponsored mentoring groups for women doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars in science and engineering (WISE). For the past several years, a similar program has also been available for women PhD students and postdocs in the social sciences and the humanities (WISSH).

Funding

Fellowships Eligibility Process Application Period
CCSRE: Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity Emerging Scholars Graduate Fellowship
CCSRE provides three-year fellowships to incoming doctoral students, who are interested in the study of the meanings, processes, and consequences of race, ethnicity and inequality. Learn More 		Incoming Doctoral Students by Nomination Winter quarter
DARE: Diversifying Academia, Recruiting Excellence
The DARE Doctoral Fellowship prepares students from a wide range of backgrounds to pursue and succeed in academic careers. Learn More 		Doctoral Students by Application Winter quarter
DDRO: Diversity Dissertation Research Opportunity
DDRO funds cover expenses for doctoral dissertation research on diversity-related topics. Learn More 		Doctoral Students by Application Spring quarter (2025)
DIF: Diversity and Inclusion Innovation Funds
DIF is a program that supports Stanford graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the development of a project that will advance diversity within those populations. Learn More 		All Students, Postdoctoral Scholars by Application Spring quarter
EDGE Doctoral Fellowship Program
EDGE aims to recruit and retain outstanding doctoral students who will contribute to the richness of their academic fields and degree programs. Learn More 		Incoming Doctoral Students by Nomination Winter Quarter
RAISE: Research, Action, and Impact through Strategic Engagement Doctoral Fellowship
The RAISE Doctoral Fellowship Program supports doctoral students who are motivated to make positive contributions to their communities and the world. Learn More 		Doctoral Students by Application Winter quarter
Recruitment Support to Departments
Recruitment support provides reimbursement for faculty and degree program efforts to recruit a diverse graduate student population. Learn More 		Faculty, Departments by Nomination Winter quarter
SCORE (Strengthening the Core) Academic Innovation Funds
SCORE Academic Innovation Funds support faculty-led innovations in core areas of graduate education. Learn More 		Faculty by Application No deadline; applications accepted anytime.
SPICE: Student Projects for Intellectual Community Enhancement
SPICE funds support graduate students' efforts to build and expand their intellectual communities at Stanford. Learn More 		All Students by Application The annual cycle for Award Year 2025-26 will open Spring Quarter 2025.