Assistantships

The Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies graduate program offers both teaching and research assistantships. The application for an assistantship should be made at the same time as the application for admission to the degree program. Typically, 3-4 teaching assistantships are available each fall. The number of research assistantships varies each year. Students interested in research assistantships should contact faculty directly concerning their availability.

Assistantships are awarded for a semester with renewals normally awarded for a maximum of four semesters. Incoming students awarded a teaching assistantship can expect to be supported for four semesters, pending favorable reviews from their supervisors. Teaching assistantships include a stipend and reduced tuition. Since rates are subject to change applicants should confirm them with the CMWS Graduate Coordinator. The duration and stipend for graduate research assistantships are determined by the level of grant support and the faculty supervisor. Research assistantships may also be entiltled for reduced tuition. For both teaching and research assistantships, students are expected to work 20 hours per week during the semester and must be registered for at least 6 credits per semester and one credit hour each summer. Research assistantships may have additional requirements in the summer. Graduate teaching assistants are expected to teach 2 laboratory sections per semester. Additional information and an application for a Graduate Assistantship are available at the link below.

Additional information and Application for Graduate Assistantship