As part of the Phd Student Union Collective Bargaining Agreement, eligible PhD students will now receive an annual stipend of $42,000. For a full overview of the benefits included in the collective bargaining agreement, students are encouraged to visit the PhD Student Union website. Special acceptance fellowships are awarded when students are admitted. Special acceptance fellowship supplements are awarded for up to the first five years of enrollment. Specific programs may offer additional merit-based fellowships; consult the program for more information. Stipends are disbursed monthly, on the last business day of each month, via Direct Deposit. Refer to the Payroll website for the payroll processing schedule and monthly pay dates