This is dependent on the assignment, and the graduate student. A brief example is below of a PI looking to engage research support.

Research Assistant (graduate student)

Qualifications: This position requires an upper level graduate student in the English program, with an area of study focusing on 14th century literature specifically Chaucer’s works.

Research Progress: Student has an aligned area of research, and will make progress in their own research by virtue of working with the PI.

Graduate Assistant

Qualifications: This position requires an upper year doctoral student in a liberal arts program, including but not limited to English, Humanities or Communication & Culture.

Research Progress: The opportunity does not relate to the student’s area of research. The student will not make research progress by virtue of the opportunity.

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