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 the Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program? Sign up to attend an upcoming information session
| Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Zoom Recording |
| Monday, November 24, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Info session hosted by the CSU Chancellor's Office |
| Monday, December 1, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Info session hosted by the CSU Chancellor's Office |
| Monday, December 8, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Info session hosted by the CSU Chancellor's Office |
| Monday, December 15, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Info session hosted by the CSU Chancellor's Office |
| Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Register Here |
| Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Register Here |
If you would like to be added to our email list and receive updated information about the Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program please complete the information request form, or scan the QR code below to access the form.
The Application is Open: Click here to apply
- Deadline to submit your online application is February 16, 2026 (11:59 p.m.).
- Internal application review (prior to submission): Due date January 12, 2026
*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.
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Additional information can be found on the Chancellor’s Office Website: Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program