Mechanical Engineering Graduate Assistantship - University of Texas at Austin

Graduate students admitted to the Cockrell School of Engineering are automatically considered for departmental funding, including fellowships, graduate research assistantships (GRA), and teaching assistantships (TA). These roles provide financial support and professional development.  Who Can Apply?  All eligible admitted graduate students (both domestic and international)  No separate funding application required for departmental awards  Students applying for external fellowships must follow specific application processes  What Is Covered?  Monthly stipends via GRA/TA positions  In-state tuition rates for non-resident students with GRA/TA roles  Health insurance (medical and dental) for 20-hour/week appointees  Tuition reimbursement/payment, depending on appointment percentage  Student Health Insurance waiver for eligible international students  Eligibility Criteria  Must be admitted to a graduate program and in good academic standing  Must enroll in at least 9 semester credit hours in long semesters (or 3 hours in summer if employed)  For GRA:  Work must align with research in the student’s field  Contributions should support professional and academic growth  Research may count toward th...