About the Program

The MBA Fellows Program is an assistantship that allows students to pursue their MBA on a full time basis, free of tuition charges, while obtaining paid research experience and exposure to faculty members.

MBA Fellows are Flex Track students selected to assist business school faculty with their research activities during the fall and/or spring semesters. The fellow works under the supervision of the faculty member or members to whom he/she is assigned. The program requires 20 hours of work per week during the fall and spring semesters.

Benefits of the Program

A stipend of approximately $13,100 is provided to fellows for the academic year. This stipend begins with the fall semester and is payable in 9 monthly installments. For students who are selected for only the fall or spring semester, the stipend is reduced by 50 percent and payable in 5 installments. In addition, a waiver of tuition and fees for a maximum of 12 credit hours per semester (fall and spring) is provided.

Summer Assignments

Summer positions will be granted when faculty members require research assistance during the summer. Tuition is waived for up to two courses; however, stipends are not provided during the summer. The fellow is required to work based upon the following schedule:

• Tuition waiver for one course: 9 hours per week or a total of 81 hours during the summer session.
• Tuition waiver for two courses: 18 hours per week or a total of 162 hours during the summer session.

Renewal of Position

MBA Fellows positions are renewable for up to four semesters (excluding summer) and renewal is based on performance.

Outside Employment

MBA Fellows are prohibited from engaging in additional employment, either on-campus or elsewhere.

Application Deadline

For consideration as an MBA Fellow for the fall semester, all prospective student applications and letters of recommendation must be received by May 31. For positions beginning in the spring, all prospective student applications and recommendation letters must be received by November 15. Current student fellowship applicants must apply by March 31 for the fall semester, and September 30 for the spring semester. Applications are not considered for the summer semester.