About the Graduate School
The mission of the Graduate School at Vanderbilt University is to promote excellence in research and scholarship with the goal of training the next generation of leaders within and outside of the academy. We do so by recruiting the most promising pre- and post-doctoral scholars from a diverse set of backgrounds and by creating an inclusive and stimulating environment that fosters intellectual growth and development. We emphasize intensive, disciplinary-specific and interdisciplinary training, taking advantage of Vanderbilt’s uniquely collaborative and collegial culture. The Graduate School ensures the maintenance of the highest academic and professional standards and plays an important advocacy role for graduate students and postdoctoral trainees.
Why gifts matter
Generous support from our alumni and friends is critical to the continued success of the Graduate School of Vanderbilt University. Gifts of all sizes come together to help us achieve the all-important goal of training the next generation of leaders in a variety of disciplines.
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How gifts are used
Large or small, your gifts help us continue to support the scholarly pursuits of our students and faculty, and advance Vanderbilt's education and research mission.