Research and teaching assistantships
What are graduate assistantships?
Assistantships are jobs available to (mostly doctoral) graduate students where they teach or conduct research for a wage. Assistantships provide an excellent opportunity to help finance graduate education, further individual study and contribute to ASU’s research and teaching efforts.
Most research assistantship positions are generally found through direct relationships with faculty and are primarily for doctoral-level graduate students. However, master’s degree students can be considered as well if opportunities are available.
What is a teaching assistantship (TA)?
The primary responsibility of a teaching assistant (TA) is to provide general assistance in the instructional process under the direct supervision of a faculty supervisor. A teaching assistant may lecture, lead discussion groups, serve as an assistant to laboratory classes, tutor students, proctor examinations, and grade tests and papers.
To learn about available graduate teaching assistantships, contact your faculty advisor.
TAs are mostly awarded to doctoral students.
General funding guidelines
TA positions can be hourly (no tuition support) or include tuition support. For TA positions that include tuition support, students are also provided a monthly stipend, which can vary depending upon the responsibilities of the position.
Teaching assistants are responsible for adhering to policies outlined in the TA/RA Handbook.
What is a research assistantship (RA)?
The primary responsibility of a research assistant (RA) is to assist a faculty member (or multiple faculty members) to conduct research. Funding is provided from a faculty member through research grants and positions are found through direct relationships with faculty. RAs include tuition support.
To learn about available research assistantships, contact your faculty advisor.
RAs are mostly awarded to doctoral students.
General funding guidelines
RA positions include tuition support and a monthly stipend, which can vary depending upon the responsibilities of the position.
Research assistants are responsible for adhering to policies outlined in the TA/RA Handbook.