The Grad-Post podcast, hosted by Dr. Brian S. Mitchell, is a valuable source for everything related to graduate education. This podcast dives into life before, during, and after graduate school, providing expert advice on navigating the often complex world of postgraduate studies. Dr. Mitchell is a professor emeritus at Tulane University with extensive experience in education as an associate provost for graduate studies and research and a fellowship recipient. Grad-Post’s mission is to provide a platform for discussing (post)graduate education and helping students navigate the daunting process of pursuing an advanced degree.
In this podcast episode, Brian welcomed ProFellow’s founder and Director, Dr. Vicki Johnson, to discuss strategies for securing graduate funding and fellowships. This episode is a must-listen for prospective graduate students. Johnson also covered important topics on securing financial support for postgraduate studies, from fellowships and assistantships to full funding packages.
Dr. Johnson, with her ample experience in winning highly coveted and competitive fellowships, shared her personal journey of navigating the process of procuring funding for her master’s and doctoral degrees. She shared the inspiration behind ProFellow, which she founded as a PhD student to help others find and win funding. The conversation also covered the different types of funding available to graduate students and the differences between fellowships, graduate assistantships, financial aid, and student loans. Dr. Johnson also touched on the differences in funding for domestic and international students, noting that while international students can access assistantships, they can face additional challenges, such as qualifying for a U.S. student visa and other financial barriers.
One of the most critical pieces of advice Dr. Johnson shared is the need to start looking for funding early, ideally when beginning the graduate school application process. Many external fellowships have deadlines that precede application deadlines for graduate programs, so timing is crucial. She encourages students to use resources like ProFellow.com, which provides a free, searchable database of fellowships and fully funded graduate programs. ProFellow helps users filter opportunities by discipline, location, citizenship, and funding level, making it a valuable tool for prospective graduate students.
To take full advantage of the tips shared in this episode, listen to the complete Grad-Post podcast. Don’t forget to create a free account on ProFellow to explore thousands of fellowships and fully funded graduate programs tailored to your needs. It’s an excellent resource to help you secure the financial support you need to pursue your academic goals.
Listen to the Episode: “Episode 20 – Fully Funded! An Interview with Dr. Vicki Johnson of ProFellow.com”
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