The Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program
Offered by the California State University, the mission of the Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP) is to provide professional and academic support to doctoral students aspiring to teach the diverse students of the CSU system. At the foundation of the CDIP is the mentorship between a CSU faculty member and the fellow. The CDIP also provides opportunities for professional development workshops, social connection, grant and research support, and if necessary, financial assistance in the form of a forgivable loan. The program is open to new or continuing full-time doctoral students, undergraduate and master’s level graduate students applying to doctoral programs, and lecturers enrolled in a full-time doctoral program.
What the CDIP Offers:
- Mentorship by a CSU Faculty Mentor
- Grant Funding
- Dissertation Fellowship
- Institutional Loan up to $10,000 per year, up to a total of $30,000
- And so much more!
Want to learn more about this funding opportunity?
Information sessions for the AY 2026-27 application cycle will begin October/November 2025.
If you would like to be added to our email list and receive updated information about the Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program please complete this information request form.
Application Deadlines: for AY 2025-26:
The application deadline has passed.
*Internal review option: The Internal Campus Review is not required but strongly recommended. Your application draft will be reviewed by a CSUSB faculty review committee who will then provide feedback on your application. You can then review their suggestions, make any desired updates and then submit by the application deadline.
Application Questions: For more information or questions about the application, please email the CDIP program coordinator, April Lane, or call (909) 537-7381.
Resources for CDIP applicants (including guidelines, templates, helpful links, and an application planning guide).
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 awardees - Akunna Uka and Negin Ghaffari
Additional information can be found on the Chancellor’s Office Website: Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program