Assistantships

RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS

Research assistantships are usually awarded to students who have completed their first year of study. They have developed experience to help faculty members in conducting their research.

Research assistantships are available to graduate students through grants from state appropriated research funds and from federal and private agencies. In addition, University research institutes frequently undertake research projects with faculty members and provide placement opportunities for students. Stipends for half-time service range from $5,000 to $7,000 for University appointments and vary considerably on other research projects.

TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS

A limited number of teaching assistantships are available for exceptionally qualified graduate students with undergraduate degrees in architecture. Usual appointments are for half-time service, for which the stipend is $7,618 for nine months; or for quarter time service, for which the stipend is $3,809. Students have also successfully acquired graduate teaching assistantships in other departments after their first year of study.