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.
Goals
- To support students with excellent academic records, who have demonstrated substantial financial need.
- To support the development of highly trained scientists in areas of national need.
- To support students who are planning a career in teaching and/or research.
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.
Current students should apply via WiSH. The deadline is January 15, 2025 for Spring 2025 recipients.
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.