Funding & benefits
“The maximum award amount is $1,500.”
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
The SSI Graduate Research Award pays up to $1,500 to PhD students at CSUSB. You must hold a bachelor’s and master’s degree from accredited universities and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applications open on October 13, 2026, and close on November 23, 2027. Students can receive this award only once during their time in the program, and those planning to graduate before Spring 2026 are not eligible.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- To be eligible for funding, students must:
- Be enrolled in a graduate program at CSUSB.
- Be in good academic standing (e.g. cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher).
- If appropriate submit a copy of the IRB approval letter/memo at the time of the grant submission for projects involving human subjects, vertebrate animals, or recombinant DNA.
- Have at least one full semester remaining in their program. Students planning to graduate before Spring 2026 are ineligible.
- Academic GPA threshold varies by programme or degree level; review the programme-specific requirements below.
“Students are eligible to receive one award during their time in a CSUSB graduate program.”
Students planning to graduate before Spring 2026 are ineligible.
Should you apply?
It is aimed at people working in All study areas. The decisive requirement, in California State University, San Bernardino's words, is: "Students are eligible to receive one award during their time in a CSUSB graduate program." The closing date is 407 days away, so there is time to prepare a considered application. Expect to prepare 1 document (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Study area: All study areas.
- Study destination: United States.
Review carefully if
- Students planning to graduate before Spring 2026 are ineligible.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- The research proposal should be no longer than six pages. This includes the cover letter, narrative, and budget.
Application process
- Review guidlines BEFORE applying
- Submit Application (Coming Soon)
- If you have any questions about the application process, please contact our office at osr@csusb.edu.
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What funding comes with SSI Graduate Research Award?
California State University, San Bernardino states: "The maximum award amount is $1,500."
What are the eligibility requirements?
In California State University, San Bernardino's own words: "Students are eligible to receive one award during their time in a CSUSB graduate program."
How long do I have to apply?
Applications close on 23 Nov 2027. That is 407 days from now.
When do applications open?
Applications open on 13 October 2026.
Which documents does California State University, San Bernardino ask for?
The official page lists 1 item: The research proposal should be no longer than six pages. This includes the cover letter, narrative, and budget.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from California State University, San Bernardino's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 11 Oct 2026 · Verified 2 h ago
Timeline context
- Closes in 407 days (Tuesday 23 November 2027).
About California State University, San Bernardino
California State University, San Bernardino is based in United States and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.
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