Early in each calendar year, the department submits its nominations to a University-wide competition. Fellowships are extremely competitive. In order to be considered for UGF support, your application for admission, along with all supporting documents, must be complete by January 15th. Successful fellowship holders are notified, usually in March of each year. Each year the Department of Philosophy grants a small number of Teaching Assistantships to its graduate students.
Remuneration is dependent upon duties.
The Department considers the holding of Teaching Assistantships to be an integral part of the professional training that it provides to its doctoral students. Teaching Assistantships to its master's students. The deadline for all applicants wishing to be considered for September Teaching Assistant positions is April 1st. Full-time Teaching Assistants work an average of 12 hours per week. In addition, a limited number of Graduate Instructorships are occasionally available during both the winter and summer sessions.