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!
| Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Zoom Recording |
| 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 |
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The Application is Open: Click here to apply
- Internal application review*: Before submitting your application send your materials to the Pre-Doc Program Coordinator (April Lane) by January 12, 2026
- Online Application Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m..
*The Internal Campus Review is not required but is strongly recommended. Your application draft will be reviewed by a CSUSB faculty review committee. You can then review their suggestions, make any desired updates and submit by the application deadline.
Application Toolbox
- 2026-2027 CDIP application guide
- Click here for a list of application components
- Click here for a template for creating your CV
For more information or questions about the application, please contact the CDIP program coordinator, April Lane, or call (909) 537-7381.
Visit the Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program to learn more about this program.