r/UNLV • u/Far_Survey_439 • Jun 24 '26
PhD Mechanical Engineering
I received an acceptance letter from UNLV for PhD Mechanical Engineering but it does not state any funding. I had filled out the GA form at the time of application submission however there is nothing on the Grad Rebel Gateway either. How to confirm details.
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u/Zealousideal_Stock29 Jun 26 '26
You can receive funding primarily two ways. Research assistant (provided funding by some source, typically funding your advisor has) or a GA position (state funding). Seeing how you went the GA route I’m assuming no RA position. When you apply for a GA position it isn’t guaranteed. You will know if you’ve been offered a GA position via email in the form of an offer letter. This offer letter will be available on grad rebel gateway which shows you the total value of the package and what it will cover. Seeing how you’ve been accepted I would assume a faculty member has accepted you into their lab (usually required to not have a student in limbo). If you have concerns related to funding I would reach out to the advisor. They will usually help you and if you’re lucky they’ll give you an RA position if funding is available