The University of Notre Dame has announced the Bernard J. and Helen Holland Voll Presidential Fellowship 2027 for outstanding PhD students. The opportunity supports doctoral students pursuing research in the humanities and social sciences.
The fully funded fellowship covers full tuition fees and provides an annual stipend of $43,500. Selected fellows also receive coverage for the university’s health insurance premium.
The fellowship is available through the University of Notre Dame’s graduate admission process in the United States. International students, including applicants from Pakistan, can be considered if they meet the relevant program requirements.
The application deadline is December 1, 2026.
Voll Presidential Fellowship 2027
The Bernard J. and Helen Holland Voll Presidential Fellowship supports talented students pursuing advanced doctoral research at Notre Dame. It provides financial assistance throughout the students’ graduate studies.
The funding can continue for up to five years, subject to satisfactory academic progress and degree requirements. Students must remain in good academic standing to continue receiving the fellowship.
The fellowship is available for eligible full-time PhD programs within the humanities and social sciences.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must apply for admission to an eligible full-time PhD program at the University of Notre Dame. They must also satisfy the admission requirements established by their selected graduate department.
Students do not need to submit a separate application for the fellowship. Eligible applicants are automatically considered through the university’s graduate admission process.
Graduate departments nominate candidates for fellowship consideration. The selection process considers academic achievement, research potential and the overall strength of each graduate application.
Applicants should have a strong academic background and demonstrate their potential for advanced doctoral research. International applicants must also meet the admission and language requirements of their chosen program.
Selected fellows must maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout their doctoral studies. Funding may continue for up to five years, depending on academic and degree progress.
Fellowship Benefits
The Voll Presidential Fellowship provides comprehensive financial support to selected doctoral students.
Benefits include:
- Full tuition coverage
- Annual stipend of $43,500
- Financial support provided throughout the year
- Full coverage of the university’s health insurance premium
- Funding for up to five years
The fellowship allows selected students to focus on their doctoral research while receiving support for major education and healthcare expenses.
Required Documents
Applicants generally need to provide documents required for admission to their selected doctoral program.
These may include:
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates or proof of qualifications
- Statement of purpose or admission essays
- Research-related documents, if required
- Letters of recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae or resume
- English language test scores, if applicable
Specific requirements can vary between graduate departments. Applicants should therefore review the requirements of their chosen PhD program before applying.
English Language Requirements
International applicants may need to demonstrate English proficiency depending on their selected program.
Commonly accepted tests and minimum scores listed for the fellowship include:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- Duolingo English Test: 120
Applicants should confirm the applicable language requirement with their intended department before submitting an application.
How to Apply for the Voll Presidential Fellowship
Students do not submit a separate fellowship application. Instead, they must first apply for admission to an eligible full-time PhD program at the University of Notre Dame.
Applicants should select their preferred graduate program and submit all required materials before the December 1, 2026 deadline.
The application may require academic records, degree documents, statements, recommendation letters and other department-specific materials. International students should also submit English proficiency results if their program requires them.
After applications are reviewed, graduate departments nominate eligible candidates for fellowship consideration. The university then conducts its competitive selection process.
Students selected for the fellowship receive financial support covering tuition, the annual stipend and health insurance.
What Does the Voll Presidential Fellowship Cover?
The Bernard J. and Helen Holland Voll Presidential Fellowship offers substantial financial support for eligible PhD students. Its funding is designed to help students manage the major costs associated with doctoral education.
The fellowship covers full tuition fees and provides an annual stipend of $43,500. The stipend is provided on a 12-month basis to support students during their doctoral studies.
Selected fellows also receive coverage for the university’s health insurance premium. This provides additional financial support for healthcare expenses during graduate school.
The fellowship can provide funding for up to five years. However, students must continue making satisfactory academic progress and meet the university’s requirements to retain the funding.
For international students seeking fully funded doctoral opportunities in the United States, the fellowship provides a route to pursue advanced research at the University of Notre Dame.
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