Assistantship Program in Development Studies - Cornell University

Program: Development Studies  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 through teaching or research roles that contribute to the university’s academic mission.  Who Can Apply?  Full-time Ph.D. and research master’s students.  Note: International students whose first language is not English must complete a language assessment before serving as TAs.  What Is Covered?  Students on full assistantships receive:  A stipend  Full tuition credit at the research degree rate  Cornell individual student health insurance  Possible supplemental funding or summer appointments in some fields  Eligibility Criteria Must be a full-time Ph.D. or research master’s student  Appointments are made by departments, fields, or Principal Investigators (PIs)  TA/RA/GA/GRA roles require 15–20 hours/week (averaging no more than 15 for the base stipend)  For TAs: Must meet English proficiency requirements if international  How to Apply?  There is no separate application. Assistantships are offered by:  Your department or field  A Principal Investig...