Graduate funding

The University of Toronto is increasing the base funding commitment for
all PhD/SJD students in the funded cohort to $40,000, inclusive of tuition, effective Fall 2025.

Graduate students are a key engine of our university’s success, driving cutting-edge research and innovation across all disciplines. This increased funding package will reduce some of the financial pressure on students and improve the overall graduate student experience. See below for further details and read the U of T news story.

Read the announcement Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the increase?

  • The funding increase is only applicable to current and new PhD/SJD students in the funded cohort of their program in Fall 2025. If they aren’t sure if they are in the funded cohort as of Fall 2025, they should check with their graduate administrator.
  • At this time, the increase only applies to PhD/SJD graduate students.
  • The objective of the increase is to bring all PhD/SJD graduate students up to $40,000 ($31,000 net of tuition) by increasing the base funding commitment.

How do students receive the increase?

The funding increase will be applied automatically to PhD/SJD students in the funded cohort in Fall 2025.

Questions?

Students who have questions about the increase to graduate funding should contact their graduate unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

A: There are different funding model frameworks across the University for other graduate programs. This increase applies to PhD/SJD graduate students.

A: Yes, current PhD/SJD students in the funded cohort will begin to receive the increased funding starting in Fall 2025. The base funding commitment will be applied for the remainder of the student’s time in the funded cohort.    

A: No, increased funding will not be retroactive. However, current PhD/SJD students in the funded cohort will automatically start to get the increase starting Fall 2025.  

A. The objective of the increase is to bring all PhD/SJD graduate students up to $40,000 ($31,000 net of tuition) by increasing the base funding commitment.

A. The increase will begin for new and continuing PhD/SJD graduate students in Fall 2025.

A. The funding increase will go into effect as of September 2025. Please refer to your offer letter for details about your funding level for summer 2025 and/or contact your graduate unit for more information.

A. Your graduate unit can answer any questions you might have about your specific funding situation.

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