They include tuition support for a maximum of ten credit hours per semester and a stipend. TAs are expected to work 20 hours per week on their assigned duties.
Some departments have more stringent requirements.
Consult specific departmental descriptions for details. Research projects are typically supported by grants and contracts awarded to the Institute by government agencies, industrial firms or other private organizations. The level of support provided to graduate students who have been selected for an assistantship varies depending on the specific nature of the course work, project and student's status. Funds may also be available to support summer research activities for students through Institute or departmental sources, or sponsored research projects. Some provisions exist under which WPI will pay the tuition for a student's graduate program, but provide no support beyond tuition.