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What You’ll Receive as a Stamps Fellow
Competitive Financial Package
Stamps Fellows receive a comprehensive financial package worth $480,000 over five years that covers tuition, fees, a competitive stipend, and dedicated funding to support enrichment beyond the classroom.
With a guaranteed five-year graduate assistantship, you can count on financial security throughout your doctoral journey, allowing you to focus on your innovative research and academic pursuits, and making a lasting impact.
Research Exploration
In your first year as a Stamps Fellow, you will be awarded a full fellowship to explore various research areas before committing to a specific focus. This provides you with the opportunity to discover what truly excites you, while you build meaningful connections with faculty mentors and potential collaborators along the way.
What To Expect From the Program
Community and Leadership
Get ready to join a cohort-based program of exceptional scholars and benefit from specially-targeted events, unique opportunities, dedicated mentoring, and academic and professional enrichment funds.
Not only will these experiences create the next generation of leaders, it will build a community of support and foster a feeling of belonging among Stamps Fellows.
Professional Development
As a Stamps Fellow, you’ll have access to $10,000 in enrichment funding to support your professional growth beyond the lab or classroom. Use it to fuel experiences that align with your goals—whether that’s specialized training, entrepreneurship opportunities, global research, or high-impact internships.
Stamps Fellows also engage in curated programming that challenges you to think critically, lead ethically, and navigate complex global issues with confidence. Rooted in academic freedom and open discourse, these experiences are designed to sharpen your voice and vision as a future changemaker in your field.
Key Program Activities
- Stamps Fellows Kickoff Reception - meet other Stamps Fellows, Georgia Tech Leadership, and Graduate and Postdoctoral Education Leadership
- Stamps Fellows unique GT6000 section
- Targeted enrichment events and opportunities designed to promote professional development, academic progression, career growth, emotional wellness, relationship building, financial planning, etc.