The University of Notre Dame in the United States has opened graduate applications for 2027. Selected incoming PhD students can receive full tuition support and an annual stipend through the Richard and Peggy Notebaert Premier Fellowship. Applicants can access the 2027 intake through the university’s graduate application portal.
The fellowship provides $46,000 to $48,000 a year, depending on the academic program. It also covers the full premium for the university’s student health insurance plan.
Students apply for graduate admission to receive consideration for the award. Academic departments nominate candidates, and the university selects fellows through a competitive process.
What Does the Notebaert Premier Fellowship Cover?
The fellowship pays tuition and provides a living allowance for all 12 months of the year.
| Benefit | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Tuition | Full tuition |
| Living allowance | $46,000–$48,000 a year, depending on the program |
| Health insurance | Full premium for the university-sponsored student plan |
| Professional development | Priority access to grants for eligible activities |
Notre Dame guarantees five years of support, provided fellows make satisfactory progress toward their degree.
Fellows also receive priority access to funds for attending conferences, presenting research, making research trips and taking part in other professional activities.
These are additional funding opportunities, rather than a fixed travel allowance. The university says the fellowship is funded through the largest single gift it has received for graduate education.
Who Can Apply for the Notebaert Fellowship?
Students seeking the fellowship must gain admission to a full-time graduate program at Notre Dame. International applicants can also apply for admission and fellowship consideration.
The Graduate School’s general requirements include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0. Departments may set additional requirements for their PhD programs.
The university considers admitted full-time students automatically for its select fellowships. Departments nominate candidates based on their academic record and potential for graduate study. Admission does not guarantee a Notebaert award.
English Language Requirements
Applicants who need to show English proficiency can submit IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo English Test scores.
Notre Dame lists the following minimum requirements:
| Test | Minimum score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.0 overall |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 overall |
| TOEFL iBT — 120-point scale | 80 overall, including at least 23 in Speaking |
| TOEFL iBT — updated 1–6 scale | 4.5 average, with no section below 4.0 |
Available PhD Programs
Notre Dame offers doctoral programs across science, engineering, humanities, social sciences, global affairs, and business.
Students should review the university’s program directory to find a suitable subject and check its admission requirements. The directory also lists department contacts and any additional documents applicants need.
Notebaert Premier Fellowship 2027 Application Deadline
The application deadline depends on the PhD program. Students must apply for graduate admission by their department’s deadline to receive consideration for the Notebaert Premier Fellowship.
Notre Dame’s program directory lists the following fall admission deadlines. Applicants seeking admission in 2027 should confirm the dates with their chosen department.
| Listed Deadline | PhD Programs |
|---|---|
| December 1 | Anthropology; Biological Sciences; Integrated Biomedical Sciences; International Peace Studies; Psychology, Research and Experimental; Sustainable Development; joint Peace Studies programs |
| December 12 | English |
| December 13 | Political Science |
| December 15 | Biochemistry; Chemistry; Computer Science and Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Management; Physics; Theology |
| December 31 | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering; Bioengineering |
| January 1 | Chemical Engineering; Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences; Philosophy |
| January 3 | History |
| January 4 | History and Philosophy of Science; Medieval Studies |
| January 5 | Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics |
| January 6 | Sociology |
| January 7 | Analytics; Spanish |
| January 8 | Mathematics |
| January 15 | Economics; Italian |
Spring Admission Deadlines
Some PhD programs also list a separate deadline for spring admission.
| Listed Deadline | PhD Programs |
|---|---|
| October 1 | Bioengineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences |
| October 15 | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering |
Documents Required
Students should prepare the following for their graduate application:
- Academic transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended.
- A statement of intent explaining their study and research plans.
- A CV or résumé.
- Three recommendation letters.
- English test scores, unless they qualify for an exemption.
- GRE scores, writing samples, portfolios or other documents required by their department.
How to Apply for the Notebaert Premier Fellowship
Applicants should first choose a PhD program and check its deadline and requirements. They can then select the 2027 application through Notre Dame’s graduate admissions portal.
Complete the online form, upload the required documents and enter the contact details of three referees. Applicants can check their account for document updates and admission decisions.
There is no separate fellowship application. The university handles fellowship consideration through graduate admission and departmental nominations.
The Graduate School charges $75 per admission application. Eligible applicants can request a fee waiver based on financial need or other qualifying circumstances. Departments may also offer waivers.
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