Student Funding Opportunities
Graduate Automotive Technology Education (GATE) Grants
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) established the Graduate Automotive Technology Education (GATE) Program to provide a new generation of engineers and scientists with knowledge and skills in advanced automotive technologies. Launched in 2005, the UC Davis Fuel Cell, Hydrogen, and Hybrid Vehicle GATE Center of Excellence is focused on research, education, industrial collaboration and outreach within automotive technology. The GATE Graduate Student Researchership (GSR's) is a prestigious award that goes to top graduate students working in the area of fuel cells, hydrogen, and hybrid technologies. The GATE GSR's are selected based on their academic and professional experience.
Sustainable Transportation Center (STC) Dissertation Grants
Program Award Fellowships
Dissertation Fellowships
Friends of ITS-Davis Programs
- Competitive Research and Project Grants
- Outstanding Thesis/Dissertation
- Computer Resource Fund
- Travel Awards (Links to TTP Section)
Teaching Assistantships and Graduate Student Research Assistantships
MS Plan I (Thesis) and PhD students are eligible for teaching assistantships and graduate student research (GSR) assistantships. Teaching assistantships are limited and generally offered to continuing rather than incoming students. Regarding GSR appointments, see previous note (Important Note under step 9) regarding communication with appropriate faculty.
Graduate Fellowships
Graduate fellowships, funded by industrial partners, are available for excellent students meeting the conditions of the awards. Eligible students are automatically considered for these awards.