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RAND Graduate School Fellowship
by RAND Corporation
🏆 Fully Funded 🟢 Active 🎓 PhD 🌍 United States
60%
Match
Competitiveness: Highly Competitive
Win Probability: 4%  ·  Effort: 9/10  ·  Reward: 10/10
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Award Amount
Full tuition + $35,000/ye
Duration
3-5 years
Deadline
January annually
Level
PhD
Acceptance
1-5%
Difficulty
Very Hard

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60%
Eligibility Match
4%
Win Probability
9/10
Difficulty
60–80 hours
Time Required
10/10
Reward Score
📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
Full tuition + $35,000/year
⏱
Duration
3-5 years
📍
Study Country
United States
🏛️
Provider
RAND Corporation
🎓
Level
PhD
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
January annually
RAND's own PhD programme fellowship for policy analysis researchers.
Who Should Apply
Exceptional policy analysis PhD students in the US
Education Level
PhD
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Full tuition coverage
Tags
PhDFoundationStudy in USA
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
1-5%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Competitive
Competition Level
Competition level: Highly Competitive — Acceptance rate: 1-5%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes
Living Stipend
Yes
Total Award
Full tuition + $35,000/year
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes
🏡 Accommodation
No
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes
💊 Health Insurance
Yes
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
Yes (annual renewal)
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Check eligibility on official website 2. Prepare required documents 3. Submit online application 4. Review process 5. Shortlist and interview 6. Award decision
Policy analysis PhD at the RAND Graduate School only
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Varies by Programme
🎓 Academic Level
PhD
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Check eligibility on official website
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Prepare required documents
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit online application
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Review process
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Shortlist and interview
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
6
Award decision
⏱ Varies Medium
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
January annually
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
January annually
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; alignment with foundation values; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
Full tuition + $35,000/year
Amount Covered
Minimal
Out of Pocket
Excellent
Value Rating
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Exceptional policy analysis PhD students in the US
The scholarship provides: Full tuition + $35,000/year — Full tuition coverage
The application deadline is: January annually. Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Highly Competitive. Acceptance rate: 1-5%. A strong application is essential.
Yes (annual renewal)
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
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Contact
rgsprog@rand.org
Last updated: 2026-05-31
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