Financial Support
All students receive full tuition and stipend support while they are enrolled and making satisfactory progress toward the Ph.D. degree. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the stipend support is $45,696 or $3,808 per month.
In addition to receiving full tuition and stipend support, all students in the Division of Medical Sciences program are eligible for the following benefits through the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and DMS. The list here is to highlight the many resources that are available to you as a graduate student.
Financial Aid
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Tuition & Stipend |
All students, regardless of citizenship, that matriculate to one of the DMS PhD programs are fully funded while registered and in good standing as a full-time graduate student in Harvard Griffin GSAS. This support covers both tuition and stipend. |
| Health Insurance | Students are eligible to enroll in the Harvard University Student Health Plan (HUSHP). Students are not responsible for paying the yearly health fee. |
| Relocation Allowance | Upon matriculation to DMS, all students are given a one-time $1,000 relocation allowance |
Student Health Benefits
Click the link for a summary of the benefits offered with the Harvard University Student Health Program. Please refer to their website to learn more about these benefits.
Family Benefits
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DMS Childcare Scholarship |
DMS students with children may apply for additional support from the DMS Child Care Scholarship. These funds are paid out twice a year for a maximum of five years. |
| Parental Accomodations and Financial Support | Students enrolled in PhD programs at Harvard Griffin GSAS who are expecting a child either by adoption or childbirth are eligible for the PAFS program. |
Career & Professional Development
| DMS Travel Allowance | All DMS students receive a one-time $600 travel allowance that may be used to attend a meeting or conference. |
Emergency Support
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Harvard Griffin GSAS Hardship fund |
At the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, we understand that an emergency can cause significant stress and uncertainty, impacting your academic success and personal well-being. Students who experience financial hardship as the result of an emergency are encouraged to connect with the Office of Financial Aid. The financial aid staff can provide guidance and advice in navigating available resources. https://gsas.harvard.edu/policy/hardship-funding |
| HGSU-UAW Emergency Grant Fund | The contract between Harvard University and the Harvard Graduate Student Union (HGSU-UAW) establishes a fund of $50,000 to provide student workers with funds to meet temporary hardship due to a significant emergency event. https://harvardgradunion.org/emergency-grant-fund/ |
Direct Deposit
We encourage you to enroll in direct deposit for your graduate stipend payments, which will ensure speedy and secure transfer of funds directly to your bank account.
Visit hr.harvard.edu, click on the PeopleSoft link at the top right, and login using your HarvardKey.
Once in PeopleSoft, within the Self-Service menu, click on My Pay and then Deposit.
Tax Information
Any grant or stipend amount awarded in excess of tuition, required fees, books, and supplies is subject to federal income tax, as is any funding contingent upon providing service to the University (for example, teaching fellowships or research assistantships). Depending on citizenship and physical location, income taxes may or may not be withheld from stipend payments. More details are available from Harvard University Student Financial Services. Students are urged to review this information and ensure that they incorporate any resulting tax obligation into their financial planning.
If you have questions about US income taxes, visit the taxes page of Harvard's University Student Financial Services (SFS), where you will find information about federal and Massachusetts taxes, information specific to international students, access to Harvard-issued tax forms, and tax FAQs.
Harvard Griffin GSAS partners with the Harvard Griffin GSAS Student Council in hosting tax workshops for domestic and international students. Upcoming Tax Talks are posted on the GSAS calendar and past events appear on Harvard Griffin GSAS’s YouTube channel.
Harvard Student Financial Services Tax Information
GSAS YouTube Channel of Finance and Tax Workshops
HIO Tax Information for International Students
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