Thestipend is the same as for Teaching Assistants. Research Assistants seekinga Master s degree are expected to take the thesis option. Graduate fellowships are funded by the Valle bequest andare open to students in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Architecture orUrban Planning. Exchange fellowships are available for graduate studentexchange between the University of Washington and research programs in theNordic countries. EPA Air Pollution Traineeships are availablefor 12 months of study in air pollution control science and technology.
Funding is available for both agency and regular traineeships.
Agency traineeships are for members of air pollution control agencies to take aleave of absence from their government position to participate in graduatestudies at the University of Washington. Each year approximately 10 internships are awarded. Students interested in Transportation Engineeringare offered tuition fellowships and are assisted in gaining part timeemployment with local agencies and companies. Most are restricted to U.S. students. The Director of Graduate Studies in consultation with the department faculty will select candidates from themost qualified applicants.