Assistantships and Fellowships
Vacation Policy for Graduate Assistantships
All graduate students in qualifying assistantships (graduate teaching assistantship, graduate research assistantship, graduate instructor, graduate library assistant, graduate fellow, and graduate professional assistantship) are entitled to paid vacation time. Students
Read MoreDoctoral Students as Principal Investigators (PIs) on Grants (Sponsored Projects)
Summary: Grant (sponsored projects) and fellowship applications submitted through sponsored programs at the University of Missouri with the student as the principal investigator should show the student as the principal
Read MoreSick Leave
Sick Leave During an academic year, which includes the summer, enrolled graduate students may be absent from normal student responsibilities for up to (but no more than) ten workdays in
Read MoreDeferred Pay for Graduate Assistantships
Graduate students with assistantships on a 9-month, monthly paid appointment may be eligible for pay deferral to have their assistantship pay allocated over 12 months. Full policy provisions and eligibility
Read MoreQualifying Titles for Graduate Assistantships
A graduate student is eligible for tuition remission of resident and non-resident tuition (if applicable) if they have an assistantship that meets the eligibility requirements of FTE, stipend level, and
Read MorePerformance & Renewal Evaluation Criteria for Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantship evaluation methods The responsibilities of graduate assistantships and the performance evaluation method should be provided in writing to the student by the immediate supervisor at the beginning of
Read MoreLeaves of Absence for Assistantships and Fellowships
Graduate students are responsible for resolving all issues pertaining to their support (assistantship, fellowship, etc.) with their advisors before taking any approved leave of absence. Issues may include the date
Read MoreAppealing Graduate Assistantship Evaluation or Termination
A student with a graduate assistantship may appeal a decision regarding an assistantship in the following circumstances: Unfair dismissal. Prejudiced or capricious academic program evaluation. Equity issues in assistantship compensation
Read MoreFellowship and Assistantship Acceptance Deadline
The University of Missouri is a signatory to the Council of Graduate Schools’ April 15 Resolution regarding the offering and acceptance of financial aid. Specifically, students are under no obligation
Read MoreGraduate Student Tuition Support Program (Tuition Remission) Eligibility
The Graduate Tuition Support Program, administered by the MU Graduate School, remits (i.e., students would not pay) for tuition for qualified graduate students. Students must meet established criteria to be
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