Student Housing and Financial Support
We take care of the finances so you can focus on learning.
Financial Support
The annual student stipend for academic year 2025-2026 is $54,000. The program charges no tuition and students are covered by comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.ÌýFor those with families, our on-campus Child and Family Center provides affordable group childcare for the entire community.
Students receive additional support for research-related expenses –Ìý$2,500Ìýin the first year of study andÌý$1,500Ìýin years two through five, which may be usedÌýtoward the purchase of computers, reading material and research-related supplies, or travel to attend scientific meetings.
Students are strongly encouraged to apply for outsideÌýfellowships; these will be supplemented by the university to the current stipend level, plusÌý$5,000Ìýin the case of competitively awarded fellowships.
Comfortable, Convenient Housing
Student housing is affordable and guaranteed. All Rockefeller students receive subsidized housing from arrival through graduation. Accommodations include studios with kitchenettes, double and triple suites with shared kitchens and one-bedroom apartments. Like the laboratories, all on-campus student rooms have high-speed internet access.