CEHD-Funded Research Assistantships

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) and Graduate Research Scholarship (GRS) Positions

PhD students are eligible to be hired by faculty as graduate research assistants (GRA) or graduate research scholars (GRS).

GRA: These positions are available to full-time students who are not employed over 19 hours in other positions (within or outside Mason). Students selected for a 10-hour per week GRA must be enrolled in at least 9 credits per semester, and students selected for a 20-hour per week GRA must be enrolled in at least 6 credits per semester. GRA positions pay a stipend and tuition benefits. Current compensation rates and other benefits can be found here.

GRS: These positions are available to full- and part-time students. Outside employment is not a factor when being selected. Students can be enrolled in any number of credits per semester. GRS positions include a tuition benefit. Current compensation rates and other benefits can be found here.

Step 1:

Complete the graduate assistantship application. You cannot be hired without completing this form and uploading your current vita. (Open NOW)

Step 2:

Review the list of faculty with open positions (listed below) and contact faculty directly to express your interest in the position. It is recommended that you limit your requests to faculty who are doing work in an area that aligns in some way with your own research interests.

Faculty with an Open GRA/GRS Position for the 2024-2025 Academic Year

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