Teaching Assistantships
The Department of Geology and Geophysics offers numerous teaching opportunities that provide financial support. Teaching is typically in undergraduate laboratory courses (e.g., GEOL 203), ranging from 10 to 30 students per lab section. Graduate Assistantships in Teaching (GATs) are offered in the fall admission cycle and on a semesterly basis as needed to meet teaching needs.
Research Assistantships
Many professors provide students with a Graduate Assistantship in Research (GAR) associated with externally funded research projects within the department. A GAR provides financial support and is often, but not always, directly related to your thesis or dissertation research. GARs are offered in both fall and spring admission cycles.
Department & College Scholarships and Fellowships
Named scholarships and fellowships that can provide full or supplementary financial support are awarded upon admission. In addition, supplemental awards are often provided to continuing students and can be used to cover living expenses, field and laboratory research costs, and travel to professional meetings.
University Scholarships or Fellowships
The Graduate and Professional School also provides funding that can provide supplementary financial support. Many of these scholarships or fellowships have specific eligibility criteria. In most cases, the application for Graduate and Professional School funding is handled by the department during the admission process.
Graduate Assistantship Non-Teaching (GANT)
Assistantships may be available with university-affiliated organizations such as the Study Abroad Office or The Association of Former Students. These are not typically available through the department, but require you to contact the particular branch of interest. Another resource for such opportunities is Jobs For Aggies, who maintain postings of work opportunities throughout the campus.