UF College of Veterinary Medicine 2027 PhD Block Grants
University of Florida
Up to nine four-year PhD assistantships for Fall 2027, covering tuition and service fees plus a USD 35,000 annual stipend. Applicants need a designated research mentor; block-grant application deadline is 11 December 2026.
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine will award up to nine competitive four-year block grants for new PhD students entering in Fall 2027. The package is designed to cover tuition, service fees and an annual base stipend of USD 35,000, with fringe benefits. A designated faculty mentor must agree to support the student and contribute 25% of the stipend and associated costs; the college covers the remainder. Recipients serve as 0.5-FTE graduate assistants with teaching and research duties. The grant-specific application deadline is 11 December 2026, earlier than the general Fall PhD deadline. Applicants should identify a willing UF CVM mentor before applying.
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Benefits
Up to nine awards, each with tuition and service fees plus a USD 35,000 annual base stipend for four years. The funding is shared between the college and designated advisor; recipients do not have to fund the advisor share personally. Graduate-assistant service obligations apply.
Eligibility summary
New UF College of Veterinary Medicine PhD applicants for Fall 2027 with strong academic and communication credentials, research-career interest and a designated UF CVM faculty mentor with sufficient funds. International applicants must meet applicable English-proficiency requirements for teaching assistantships.
Requirements
Identify a willing faculty mentor before applying. The mentor must document funding for 25% of the annual stipend and related costs plus student research expenses. Recipients commit to 0.5-FTE teaching/research assistant duties and programme training requirements. The college’s general PhD admission minimum GPA is 3.0.
Documents required
UF graduate application, CV, statement of purpose, transcripts, three references and a designated major advisor’s letter confirming mentor funding. International applicants should check official English-test and credential requirements.
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How to submit applications
Official UF CVM 2027-28 block-grant page checked 20 October 2026. Grant-specific deadline is 11 December 2026; source does not state a cutoff hour. Applicants should confirm time and submit earlier, especially international applicants who need additional credential processing. A faculty mentor must agree to co-fund and supervise.
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