Assistantships are based upon the applicant’s academic record, previous experience or potential, and recommendations. A full-time graduate student assistant is responsible for a maximum of 20 hours of work weekly, which may include aiding in the classroom, in the laboratory, or in research. The continuation of financial assistance is contingent upon satisfactory performance of assigned duties and satisfactory academic progress, as well as aid availability. Notification of awards begins in February and is made by the department directly to the applicant.

Please apply for RPI teaching assistantships, and research assistantships using the Graduate Application [PDF].

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