The Graduate Council Fund

The Graduate Council Fund provides financial support for academic, professional, and social events created by and intended for UChicago graduate students. The fund supports events that foster intellectual, professional, and social engagement across the graduate student community, targeted to both niche and broad audiences.

Funding is not guaranteed. Registered Student Organizations (RSO’s) and other organizations can only receive funding for one initiative per academic year. Applicants are encouraged to apply for funding in advance. Applications will be reviewed quarterly as long as funding remains. The Graduate Council Fund opened for applications Thursday, September 5, 2024.

 ELIGIBILITY to apply for funding:

  • Must be a currently enrolled, full-time graduate student from any academic division or professional school.

  • Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing.

  • Must open event to all graduate students across academic units.

  • Encouraged to apply in groups, but may apply individually or as a representative for an RSO (Registered Student Organization) or other organization.

  • Must submit complete application by deadline.

 

Funding is INELIGIBLE for: 

  • Individuals

  • Initiatives exclusive to members within a particular course, organization, group, or unit. 

  • Initiatives affiliated with organizations outside of the university.

  • Initiatives that are not led by and targeted to UChicago graduate students.

  • Reimbursements for purchases associated with past events.

Application deadlines and decision expectations, AY 2024–25: 

  • Friday, October 4 at 5:00 p.m. [Decisions sent Monday, October 14] 

  • Friday, November 1 at 5:00 p.m. [Decisions sent Monday, November 11] 

  • Friday, December 6 at 5:00 p.m. [Decisions sent Monday, December 16]

  • Friday, January 10 at 5:00 p.m. [Decisions sent Tuesday, January 21] 

  • Friday, March 7 at 5:00 p.m. [Decisions sent Monday, March 17] 

When should I apply for initiatives taking place…

From February 11 to the end of Spring Quarter: by Friday, January 10

From April 7 to the end of Spring Quarter: by Friday, March 7

Your initiative should take place at least three weeks after the decision date (i.e., for an application scheduled to receive a decision on January 21, your initiative should take place February 11 or later.)

Questions? Contact ejnixon@uchicago.edu