“As a USC Provost’s Fellow, I’m able to concentrate on coursework for the first two years of the Ph.D. program, without having any TA or RA responsibilities. This allows me to start doing research earlier. Moreover, the fellowship provides a very competitive stipend, which is crucial when you’re living in a city like Los Angeles.”

“The department has allowed me to launch my own research studies on the relationship between fertility and mortality in women. Clinical training is another strength of the program at USC. I have the opportunity to work with people in the community who need psychological services.”

“Being selected as a USC Provost’s Fellow has allowed me to be a part of one of the finest engineering programs in the United States, work with top-notch faculty, and focus full-time on my research: mechanical characteristics of small-scale materials.”

“The USC Provost’s Fellowship has given me the rare opportunity to switch careers in mid-life and study for a second Ph.D. in an exciting and growing area. The fellowship has enabled me to spend significant time doing research - on a microfluidic multi-modality neural interface - even during my first year in the program.”

“Receiving the Provost’s Fellowship was a major factor in making my decision to attend graduate school. This fellowship has allowed me to continue my studies at a great university, advised by some of the best faculty in the field.”

“I have had the privilege of working with some of the top epidemiologists in the country as a USC Provost’s Ph.D. Fellow, and I have been involved in researching trends in access to health care for children in immigrant families.”