Program Overview

Institute on Disabilities Graduate Student Assistantship Program

The Institute on Disabilities Graduate Student Assistantship Program offers a unique opportunity for graduate students to combine practical and academic learning experiences.

Program Description

Assistantships are available with individually designed work assignments associated with Institute grant-funded projects, including community and government agencies. These assignments provide a stipend through a contract with the Institute.

Opportunities for Hands-on Learning

Opportunities for hands-on learning are available in the following areas:

• Policy
• Research and evaluation
• Program development
• Project coordination

Graduate Student Roles

Graduate students are hired as Research Assistants (RA), Externs, or a combination, in accordance with the Temple University Graduate Student Assistants (TUGSA) agreement, Policies on Graduate Student Support issued by Temple University's Office of the Provost and Graduate School, and position responsibilities outlined in each job description. Contracts are written for one academic year, often with the possibility of renewal. Students receive a stipend at the level corresponding to the RA or Extern appointment, school of academic enrollment, length of commitment, and availability of funding resources.

Qualifications

All applicants must be matriculated and maintain good standing in a full-time graduate degree program at Temple University. The Graduate Student Assistantship Program actively recruits students pursuing terminal degrees (generally Doctoral [Ph.D.] candidates) from a wide variety of academic departments and with a broad range of skills and experiences. The program will consider applications from students pursuing non-terminal master's degrees, although preference is given to doctoral students. 20 hours/week is considered full-time for graduate students.

Program Details

• The program is designed for full-time Temple graduate students.
• Students with a 10 hour or 20 hour position on campus are not eligible to apply.
• The program provides a stipend and hands-on learning experiences in various areas, including policy, research, and program development.