Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs)
   Who Can Apply:

• New graduate students admitted by the department’s priority deadline

• Current graduate students (by contacting their graduate program coordinator)

   What It Covers:

• Typically includes a tuition waiver and a stipend for teaching responsibilities within the department.

• Provides valuable teaching experience for students pursuing academic careers.

   Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a graduate student in good academic standing.

• Non-native English speakers must meet the GTA Spoken English Competency requirements.

   How to Apply:

• New students: Automatically considered upon admission by the priority deadline.

• Current students: Contact the Graduate Program Coordinator for open opportunities.

  Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs)

  Who Can Apply:

  • Enrolled KU graduate students with research interests aligned to faculty projects.

  What It Covers:

  • Provides a stipend, tuition support, and hands-on research experience.

  • Funded through faculty research grants or external funding sources.

  Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a current graduate student in good standing.

  • Selection is based on faculty availability and research funding.

  How to Apply:

  • Contact individual faculty members directly to inquire about open research assistant positions.
    
    Deadline:
     
      Varies by department