Assistantship Program in Computational Biology - Cornell University

Program: Computational Biology  Cornell offers four types of assistantships—Teaching Assistant (TA), Research Assistant (RA), Graduate Assistant (GA), and Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)—to support full-time Ph.D. and research master’s students. These roles involve teaching and/or research that contributes to the university’s academic mission while furthering the student’s education.  Who Can Apply?  Full-time Ph.D. and research master’s students.  International students are eligible but must meet English proficiency requirements to serve as TAs.  What Is Covered?  Students on full assistantships receive:  Stipend  Full tuition credit at the research degree rate  Cornell student health insurance  Possible summer appointments or stipend supplements depending on the field   Eligibility Criteria  Must be a full-time graduate student enrolled in a Ph.D. or research master’s program  Must commit to 15–20 hours/week, averaging no more than 15 hours for the base stipend  Assignments are usually within the student’s major or a closely related field  For TAs: Completion of language assessment (if applicable)  How to Apply?  No separate application is required.  Assistantships ...