Georgetown-MIDEPLAN Fellowship: Funding

Upon selection, approval, and admission by both Georgetown and MIDEPLAN, fellowship recipients will be provided the following support, contingent upon satisfactory progress in the degree program:

Tuition: For the first three years of study, MIDEPLAN will provide full tuition and required student fees (e.g. Yates Fee). Students are expected to complete all necessary coursework for his/her degree within three years.

Stipend: For the first three years of study, MIDEPLAN will provide its then standard stipend paid directly to the student on a monthly basis. In 2006, the MIDEPLAN stipend was between $700 and $820 per month (depending on the candidates employment), plus annual support of $300 for books and study materials. MIDEPLAN also provides one round-trip, tourist class plane ticket from Chile to Washington. Please visit the MIDEPLAN website for the current levels of stipend support. During these initial three years, Georgetown will provide a supplemental stipend in an amount that, in combination with the MIDEPLAN stipend, sums to the then current annual stipend award offered by Georgetown's Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. For 2006-2007, the stipend for doctoral programs will be $17,510 for the academic year. For up to two subsequent years, Georgetown will pay a stipend of at least the amount of the then current level of standard stipend award offered by the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.

Medical Insurance: Medical insurance is required for all doctoral students at Georgetown. For the first three years of study, MIDEPLAN will provide support for medical insurance at its then current rate of insurance support. (In 2006, MIDEPLAN offered $700/year for medical insurance). During those initial three years, should the student elect to purchase the individual medical insurance plan offered by Georgetown to its graduate students, Georgetown will cover the difference between the amount MIDEPLAN provides for medical insurance and the actual cost of the individual insurance plan. For up to two subsequent years, Georgetown will pay the costs of individual medical insurance offered by Georgetown.

Total support will not exceed five years. During those five years, fellowship recipients must meet the normal departmental academic requirements and maintain satisfactory degree progress standards as set by the department and the Graduate School. Failure to do so may result in termination of degree candidacy and/or termination of financial support. 

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