Graduate Teaching/Research Assistantships

Truman offers a number of Graduate Teaching/Research Assistantship (GTRA) positions for qualified applicants pursuing a master’s degree in:

• Accountancy
• Athletic Training
• Education
• English
• Music

The assistantship may include a cash stipend and a fee waiver of up to nine credit hours per academic semester, amounts to be determined by the department. All books, supplies, and special course fees are the responsibility of the student. The GTRA is contracted to work on a one-fourth time (quarter-time) basis, and some assistantships are renewable for a second year.

How Can I Be Considered?

• Prospective Graduate Student
  You can indicate your interest in GTRA positions when you complete the Application for Graduate Programs
• Current Graduate Student
  You can apply or reapply for a GTRA position by submitting the Current Graduate Student GTRA Application along with required documentation to the Graduate Office

Application Deadline

All applications (and materials, including test scores) must be received prior to Feb. 15  to be considered for a GTRA for the following school year. Mid-year GTRA positions may be available. Ask your program director if you would like to be considered for a position starting in January.

If you have questions about GTRA positions, contact the Graduate Office.