Most BGE doctoral students have their tuition covered by a stipend from the university. In addition to stipends, there are many possible sources of funding to help defray the costs of graduate education. BGE has curated a list of opportunities within Georgetown and from external sources.
Ph.D. Tuition & Stipend
Incoming Ph.D. students in Biomedical Graduate Education can receive merit-based fellowship awards that cover tuition, stipend, student health insurance, and dental insurance. Conditions of these awards include continued satisfactory academic progress towards the graduate degree and full-time enrollment in the Ph.D. program.
2026-27 Ph.D. Tuition
| Enrollment | Costs |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. pre-thesis tuition | $31,416 per semester |
| Ph.D. thesis tuition | $2,750 per semester |
2026-27 Ph.D. Stipend
| Enrollment | Costs |
|---|---|
| BGE Ph.D. stipend | $40,922 — 9 months $44,605 — 12 months |
Health Insurance & Dental Plan
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Student Health Insurance Fee | Health insurance cost |
| Voluntary Dental Plan for Students | Dental plan cost |
Funding Policy
Read the BGE Recipient Obligations Statement.
GAGE-AFT Union
BGE Ph.D. students are covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Georgetown University and the Georgetown Alliance of Graduate Employees – American Federation of Teachers (GAGE-AFT).
T32 Training Grants
BGE programs host several NIH-funded, externally peer-reviewed institutional training programs, which support many of our Ph.D. students as they contribute to our research enterprise across many disciplines.
International Students
The Office of Global Services’ Financial Aid & Money Matters page offers guidance for funding and paying graduate school expenses. International students may wish to consider Private Loans for Graduate Students to meet their expenses.
Military and Veterans
Servicemembers and veterans should visit the University Registrar’s Veterans page for guidance on accessing education benefits. You can find further support via Georgetown’s Military and Veterans’ Resource Center and by contacting militarybenefits@georgetown.edu.
Partner Institutions
Students may apply to complete their studies in a joint M.D./Ph.D. program at Georgetown University School of Medicine, or conduct dissertation research at the National Institutes of Health through the GU-NIH Graduate Program.
Graduate Loans
Visit the Private Loans for Graduate Students page for Georgetown University’s list of preferred lenders. BGE students may also be eligible for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans.
Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website to learn about financing your graduate education, or contact osfsgradfinaid@georgetown.edu for more information and assistance.
Funding for Current Ph.D. Students
Many BGE Ph.D. students receive awards from the university and outside organizations, both in support of their work and in recognition of their accomplishments. As a current student, you should consider applying for awards that can help you to recoup research costs and advance your career.