Graduate Research Assistants

The Department of Social Work awards a number of graduate research and teaching assistantship positions for the academic year (August 25 - May 24). Depending on availability of funds, one-semester positions may be available. The positions will involve work within the social work department, under the supervision of social work faculty. The following are the specifics:

  • 10 or 20 hr/wk positions are available.
  • Both Summer 2024 and Fall 2024-Spring 2025 positions are available.
  • Selection is based on merit: strong academic record (ability to write, critically think, and conduct research) and financial need.
  • Positions are open to new and continuing students.
  • Tuition assistance is not available.

Graduate research/teaching assistantship (GRA/GTA) applications are still being accepted for Summer 2024, and Fall 2024-Spring 2025. The application deadline has been extended until April 26, 2024. Please complete the application and submit a resume electronically to socw@gmu.edu.

For more information on Graduate Assistantships, please visit the Graduate Student Appointments on the Provost's website.