Fully Funded Graduate Assistantships (Master’s & PhD) in All Subjects at Cornell University Cornell University in United States

Graduate assistantships are available for Master’s and PhD students at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA, across all subjects offered by the institution. These assistantships provide a fully funded package, including 100% tuition coverage at the research degree rate, a stipend for assistantship duties, and individual student health insurance. The assistantships are open to both international and domestic students, and eligibility spans all graduate fields that offer assistantships, with availability depending on the department.

Types of assistantships include Teaching Assistantships (TA), Research Assistantships (RA), Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA), and Graduate Assistantships (GA), each typically requiring 15–20 hours of work per week alongside studies. The roles may involve supporting teaching, leading discussions or labs, conducting research, or providing academic and administrative support. Some fields may offer additional stipend supplements or summer appointments.

Applicants must apply for admission to a Cornell Master’s or PhD research program. There is no separate university-wide application for assistantships; awards are made by departments, fields, and Principal Investigators, usually in the student’s major or a closely related field. Requirements include meeting the admission criteria for the chosen program, which generally involve a relevant degree, strong academic record, and, for non-native English speakers, proof of English proficiency. Deadlines for Master’s admission are typically 1 February 2026, while PhD deadlines are set by individual departments or projects. Applicants should confirm specific deadlines and requirements with their intended field.

This opportunity is ideal for students seeking comprehensive financial support for graduate studies in the United States, with the added benefit of gaining teaching or research experience. For more information and updates on graduate assistantships, students are encouraged to consult the Cornell University website and departmental contacts.