1. Coursework – Each fellow will complete a total of 75 credits with a minimum of 30 of these credits being course work, plus professional modules and selected elective courses (see table below)
| Requirement | Credit Hours |
| Total minimum number of credits | 75 |
| Minimum number of research credits | 35 |
| Maximum number of research credits | 45 |
| Minimum number of course credits | 30 |
| Minimum number of course credits in CEE courses (taken at UVM, transferred or a combination) | 15 |
| Minimum number of course credits graded at UVM | 15 |
| Maximum number of course credits transferred from same or another institution | 24 |
| Minimum engineering coursework outside of CEE | 6 |
2. Research – Each fellow will undertake PhD research related to the GAANN topic area, “Research and Education in Sustainable, Equitable, and Climate-Resilient Civil Infrastructure Systems.”
3. Teaching – Each fellow will complete two semesters of Teaching Assistantships during their course of study. In addition, the GAANN Fellows will complete training through the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Vermont.
4. Financial Support – The GAANN Fellowship provides a stipend tied to the NSF GSRP stipend level 34,000 per year) and covers tuition and fees. However, the amount of each student’s award is determined by their demonstrated financial need from the FAFSA review (see How to Apply to get more information about the FAFSA).