The department has several sources of funding for graduate students. Students may be funded by:
Graduate Industrial Traineeships arise out of relationships between the department and local organizations or companies. The function of the industrial trainee is to assist designated industry researchers with their research, consulting and training programs. Industrial trainee appointments may require students to spend up to 20 hours per week during regular semesters (Fall and Spring) at the sponsoring industry.
During summer sessions GITs may work full-time up to 40 hours a week. Traineeships normally run for twelve months. Because of the department's proximity to Research Triangle Park, there are many local companies with which students can train. Recent trainees have worked at:
