Program: Development Studies 

Cornell offers four types of assistantships—Teaching Assistant (TA), Research Assistant (RA), Graduate Assistant (GA), and Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)—to support full-time Ph.D. and research master’s students through teaching or research roles that contribute to the university’s academic mission. 

Who Can Apply? 

Full-time Ph.D. and research master’s students. 
Note: International students whose first language is not English must complete a language assessment before serving as TAs. 

What Is Covered? 

Students on full assistantships receive: