The Vanderbilt PhD in Health Policy program is committed to offering full financial support to students including tuition, insurance and fees, in addition to their annual stipend.
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In addition to covering the costs above, students will receive an annual stipend of $40,000* for all four years. This stipend should comfortably cover the cost of books, supplies and cost of living in Nashville.
Nashville Cost of Living
According to Payscale.com estimator, average expenses in Nashville include
- Median rent: $1,637/month
- Energy bill: $213.09/month
- Groceries: similar to national average
Additional Funding Opportunities
Students will also have the opportunity and support to explore federal training programs and research funding opportunities through local partnerships and foundations. To the extent possible, the Program will match students to mentors with relevant R01 and other support, transitioning students from institutional to external funding sources in the dissertation phase.
For more details on tuition and other funding opportunities, please visit the Graduate School Page.
