Undergraduate to Graduate Program (UtGP)

• Which collegeUndergraduate to Graduate Program (UtGP) - FIU Scholarships
• Who can applyThe FIU Undergraduate to Graduate Program (UtGP) facilitates the recruitment of outstanding FIU undergraduate students who are committed to a specific FIU PhD program by providing support for a research experience with an FIU faculty member during the student's junior or senior year. The FIU undergraduate student applies for the fellowship for the spring term of the student's junior year or senior year for a one-term research experience with a faculty member research mentor. Once selected, juniors can have the experience in the spring or summer of the junior year.
• Who can applySeniors can have the experience in the spring or summer of their senior year. Students accepted into the program will be provided a one-term stipend of $500 and up to $1,000 for research expenses (e.g., supplies, etc.). Selected students will participate in professional development and preparation for graduate school and external fellowship applications. If the student is admitted into a PhD program at FIU , the student will have a UtGP stipend and tuition for four years.
• Who can applyUGS will provide the tuition waiver, and UGS will share the cost of the stipend 50/50 with the major professor or the College. UGS will also provide the student up to $200 annually, for up to four years, that can be used to support travel to conferences. This award is contingent on the student maintaining good standing academically in their respective program. NOTE : Awarding of the UtGP does not guarantee admissions into the FIU Ph.D. Program. Students must apply to the Ph.D. program separately.
• Who can applyEligibility Requirements: have a strong interest in research and in pursuing a Ph.D. at FIU ; GPA of 3.3 or higher preferred but not required; be on track to graduate by Summer 2027 if you are a senior or Summer 2028 if you are a junior (students graduating in Fall 2026 are not eligible to apply) .
• Who can applyScopes University Graduate School

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16 October 2026

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