Assistantship

Short Definition

Assistantship means a financial aid award that provides a stipend and/or tuition waiver to graduate students in exchange for teaching or research assistance to a faculty member.

In-depth Overview

Assistantship

Long definition: An assistantship is a form of financial support offered to graduate students to help cover the costs of their education. It typically includes a stipend, which serves as a living allowance and may also cover tuition and fees. In return, graduate assistants are expected to assist with various academic or administrative duties. These duties can include teaching undergraduate courses, conducting research, assisting faculty members or contributing to administrative tasks within a department or program. Assistantships are valuable opportunities for students to gain practical experience and develop skills relevant to their field of study.

Etymology: The term "assistantship" is derived from the word "assistant", which refers to an individual who provides help or support. In a graduate assistantship, students assume the role of assistants while pursuing their academic and professional development.

Synonyms or related academic terms:

• Graduate fellowship
• Graduate assistant position
• Graduate research assistantship

Examples of Use:

1. She was awarded a teaching assistantship that covered her tuition and provided a monthly stipend.
2. Many graduate students seek research assistantships to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field.

Translations:

• Spanish: Asistente de posgrado
• French: Assistante de recherche (féminin), Assistant de recherche (masculin)
• German: Promotionsstipendium
• Italian: Assistente di ricerca
• Portuguese: Bolsa de assistência de pós-graduação
• Japanese: 大学院助手 (Daigakuin joshu)
• Chinese (Simplified): 研究助理 (Yánjiū zhùlǐ)
• Hindi: सहायकता (Sahāyakatā)

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unirank Glossary Classification

Miscellaneous higher education terms > University financial terms

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