CU Boulder Chancellor's Fellowship & Graduate School Award

Prestigious fellowship awarded to outstanding incoming doctoral candidates pursuing advanced research in physics, aerospace engineering, or environmental sciences at CU Boulder.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Minimum 3.8 undergraduate GPA or equivalent top-decile standing
English language proficiency: TOEFL 100+ or IELTS 7.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Waived or optional across physical sciences and engineering
Thesis / Research statement: Demonstrated prior research publications or undergraduate thesis
Recommendation letters: Three outstanding academic letters of recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full tuition waiver + $37,000 annual living stipend + $3,000 signing bonus
Application fee: $80 international application fee
Tuition / joining costs: 100% tuition and comprehensive health insurance coverage

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 15, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Colorado Boulder documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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