1) Vanderbilt University (Nashville) – Most PhD programs guarantee multi-year funding (tuition, health insurance, stipend). Examples: Chemistry (5 years guaranteed), English (full tuition + ~$36.5k base stipend). 2) University of Tennessee—Knoxville (UTK) – Graduate assistantships (GTA/GRA/GA) include waivers of tuition + mandatory fees and health insurance; most departments fund PhD cohorts (see UTK GA policy … Continue reading 20 Fully Funded Graduate Schools in Tennessee (PhD & Master’s Programs)