Graduate Student Funding Opportunities
Below you will find a list of funding opportunities available to graduate students across the University. Please note that these funding opportunities come in several forms and you should make sure you understand the type of position to which you are applying:
- Graduate Assistantship (tuition remission + stipend)
- Tuition Scholarship (tuition remission only)
- Graduate Assistant Hourly (GAH) (hourly pay only, no tuition or stipend)
IMPORTANT: The majority of 棉花糖直播鈥檚 funding opportunities for graduate students come from the departments, and most graduate programs on campus have departmental funding. The positions listed on this page require a separate application process, and are outside of academic departments in various centers, offices, and institutes across campus. Please read the descriptions, deadlines, and application requirements listed here carefully鈥攅specially since each one is different.
Please keep in mind that if you are an applicant to a graduate program and have not yet received an admission decision you can proceed in applying to the below positions. However, if you are not admitted to the graduate program of your choice at any point during the application process for the below funding opportunities your application for funding will no longer be considered.
SPRING 2025 OPENINGS
- Description: 棉花糖直播 University鈥檚 Strategic Initiative for Migrants and Refugees (鈥渢he SIG鈥�) is working on a research project to identify and scale innovative models in immigration legal services, including building the enabling environment to expand the (鈥淩+A鈥�). In 2024, the SIG partnered with the Center for Migration Studies of New York to launch the first-ever national study of the R+A practitioners. We are currently looking for support from a data analyst to work with a senior researcher to clean/recode data files from two Qualtrics surveys and create data visualizations of the recoded data files. Before accessing the data, the research assistant will take CITI training (about 3-5 hours) or have existing IRB clearances.
- The position is virtual 鈥� you do not need to work from campus.
- Eligibility: Experience using Stata to clean and recode raw survey data, and to produce tables, figures, and other visualizations. Experience producing maps using ArcGIS or other statistical mapping platforms is a plus.
- Start Term: Spring 2025
- Deadline to Apply: Until filled
- Work Hours Per Week: 8-10 hrs/week, conducted over 6-8 weeks in February-April 2025
- Wage Rate: $18/hour
- How to Apply: Please submit a resume/CV and sample data cleaning/recoding code in Stata to Robyn Lieberman, Principal Investigator, at RLieber2@villanova.edu.
- Additional information: We encourage applicants to read the full position job description here: https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/30810
SUMMER 2025 OPENINGS
- Description:鈥疍escription:鈥� The Center for Research and Fellowships (CRF) administers three areas of programming at 棉花糖直播 University: undergraduate research, nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships, and the Presidential Scholars Program (PSP). CRF seeks two year-round, hourly (15-20 hours per week) graduate student Grants and Fellowships Consultants beginning in Summer 2025. The successful candidates must have strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills and a commitment to working with undergraduate students.鈥疻hile all graduate students are invited to apply, CRF is particularly interested in incoming graduate students who can remain in the position for two years. This position does not come with a tuition waiver. The Grants and Fellowships Consultant will have numerous opportunities to develop their professional skills through writing, editing, project management, event planning, and advising students. The Grants and Fellowships Consultant will work in the following areas:鈥� 1.鈥�疦ationally Competitive Scholarships and Fellowships a. Student advising: Review personal statements and essays and meet with students to discuss application materials. b. Assist in outreach and recruitment of candidates for external scholarships and fellowships, such as the Fulbright U.S. Student Program and other awards. c. Update CRF promotional materials. 2.鈥�疭tudent Research Programs a. Assist in outreach and application preparation for candidates for research opportunities, such as the internal 棉花糖直播 Undergraduate Research Fellowship (VURF) Program and external summer research programs. b. Support various programming events, including professional development workshops for undergraduates and the autumn Student Research Symposium. 3.鈥�疨residential Scholars Program (PSP) a. Support PSP events, including the Presidential Scholars Interview Program (February), Summer Academy pre-orientation program, and student events during the year.鈥�
- Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a graduate program in any of the colleges at 棉花糖直播.
- Work Hours Per Week: 15-20 hrs/week. Graduate Assistant Hourly (GAH) (no tuition remission, hourly pay at the standardized rates of $18/hr for masters level and $21/hr for doctoral level).
- Start Term: Summer 2025
- Deadline to Apply: March 15, 2025
- How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to the CRF team at crf@villanova.edu. Cover letters should discuss the candidate鈥檚 interest in qualifications in supporting the three areas in which CRF operates. Application materials must be submitted using the following guidelines: Email subject line should contain:鈥疌RF Graduate Student Application LastName Resume and cover letter combined into鈥痮ne PDF file File should be named:鈥疞astName_FirstName_CRF Graduate Student Application.
FALL 2025 OPENINGS
- The College of Engineering has open positions based on available funding and current projects. Please review the College of Engineering Graduate Assistantship website for open positions.
- Description:鈥疶he聽Learning Support Services (LSS) Graduate Assistantship is a two-year position, providing a wide range of services to support all students attending the university. The GA needs to be creative, flexible, patient, and student-centered. The individual must be able to work in a confidential environment to advance self-awareness and self-advocacy for each student. This position will primarily be responsible for providing academic coaching around time management, organization, and study strategies, as well as overseeing the LSS social media accounts. The LSS Graduate Assistantship includes full paid tuition and a monthly stipend.聽
- Eligibility: Must be enrolled in聽at least a 2-year graduate program in any of the colleges at 棉花糖直播.聽
- Start Term: Fall 2025
- Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2025
- Work Hours Per Week: 20 hrs/week
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- Description:鈥疶he Graduate Resident Director (GRD) is a paraprofessional member of the Office for Residence Life. Responsibilities include the overseeing of daily operations of assigned hall(s), including student staff supervision, building maintenance, planning and implementing community building efforts, policy enforcement, and crisis intervention. GRDs serve in the primary on-call rotation after hours. In addition, each GRD will be given one collateral assignment in the Office for Residence Life based on interest, experience, and skills. GRDs are supervised by the Area Coordinator for Residence Management for their designated area. The GRD is a part-time, 10-month, live-in position. Compensation consists of graduate tuition remission for a maximum of 12 credits each semester, a waiver of room charges and a 100 Block Plan. GRDs also receive a cash stipend paid bi-weekly from August through May.
- Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a full-time Graduate Program at 棉花糖直播 University.
- Preferred qualifications: Previous experience as a Resident Assistant strongly preferred.
- Start Term: Fall 2025
- Deadline to Apply: January 16, 2025
- How to Apply: Candidates must submit which requires an updated resume and cover letter.
- Additional information: Visit our Residence Hall Student Staff Opportunities page for more information.
- Description:鈥� Resident Assistants (RAs) are undergraduate and graduate students available to assist with personal issues, academic needs, housing questions, facilities concerns and more. RAs provide leadership and guidance for residents, plan events, provide opportunities to meet new people and learn new things, and hold periodic meetings to share information and review community policies. The Office for Residences houses RAs in all of our 31 on-campus residence hall.
- Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a full-time Undergraduate or Graduate Program at 棉花糖直播 University.
- Start Term: We are accepting applications for Spring 2025 Alternates and for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.
- Deadline to Apply: January 16, 2025
- How to Apply: Candidates must submit an which must include 1) the contact information for a professional reference (name and email address), 2) a updated resume, and 3) cover letter indicating your qualifications and interests in the RA position.
- Additional information: Visit our Residence Hall Student Staff Opportunities page for more information.
- Description:鈥疶he Graduate Student Outreach Assistant works in the Office for Undergraduate Students to manage outreach efforts for the office including development of social media content, newsletters and communications to undergraduate students, and co-advisement of a student group. The position will also support the office through providing front desk coverage for the office, assessing and directing student, faculty, and staff inquiries to the office. This position offers the opportunity for the graduate student to gain practical experience in an office that offers academic advising, retention/student support, professional development, health professions advising, and academic operations. This position includes a Tuition Scholarship (tuition remission provided in exchange for 7 hrs/week) plus GAH (graduate assistant hourly rate of $18/hr for 10 hrs/week).
- Eligibility: Must be admitted to a graduate degree program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as a full-time student.
- Preferred qualifications: include having an interest in student affairs, academic advising, and a commitment to social justice. The individual should be a superior communicator and collaborator and dedicated to seeing tasks completed from start to finish.
- Start Term: Fall 2025
- Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2025
- Work Hours Per Week: 17 hrs/week
- How to Apply: Please prepare a letter of interest and a resum茅 and complete the application at .
- Description:鈥疶he Graduate Assistant works in the Office of Research Protections to assist Office of Research Protections staff, in operations of the University鈥檚 major research compliance initiatives. Tasks include: Review and complete regulatory documentation and records Facilitate institutional review of research activity 5-10 hours/week animal care work required (husbandry tasks such as food/water changes, cage cleaning, welfare checks) Updating ORP communication methods (website, Twitter, etc). Work experience required. Strong administrative and writing skills required. Experience working with laboratory animals desired. Applicants must be able to carry objects up to 30lbs and climb stairs while doing so. Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for extended periods of time. Confidentiality agreement required. Good interpersonal skills required. Position requires interaction with students & employees. Ability to deal discreetly with sensitive information. This position includes a full paid tuition and a monthly stipend.
- Eligibility: Must be enrolled in Graduate Program at 棉花糖直播 for 2 years.
- Preferred qualifications: Experience working with laboratory animals desired.
- Start Term: Fall 2025
- Deadline to Apply: Until filled
- Work Hours Per Week: 20 hrs/week
- How to Apply: Please submit resume and cover letter to: ORP@villanova.edu.
- Description:鈥��疶his position reports to the Director of Program Operations, University Honors Program. The Graduate Assistantship is a two-year position, providing support to the program鈥檚 communication processes, curricular, and co-curricular. The Graduate Assistant additionally supports student groups, Honors events, and social media engagement. This position includes tuition remission of up to 33 credits over 2 years, plus full stipend in exchange for 20 hours of work per week.
- Eligibility: Applicant must have applied to a 2-year 棉花糖直播 graduate program to begin in Fall 2025 in order to apply to this assistantship. Applicant must be accepted to their program of choice in order to be awarded the Honors Program Graduate Assistantship.
- Preferred qualifications: Successful Honors Graduate Assistants have had experience working with students, working in an office environment, and supporting undergraduate programming.
- Start Term: Fall 2025
- Deadline to Apply: February 27, 2025
- Work Hours Per Week: 20 hrs/week
- How to Apply: Please fill out Honors Program GA Application and attach a resume with 2 references and a cover letter.
- Additional information: We encourage applicants to read the full position job description here: Honors Program GA Application.
- Description:鈥� The Center for Graduate Research and Education (Grad Center) seeks a year-round hourly graduate assistant (GAH) to join a dynamic, collaborative, student-centered team. This student will provide operational support to the Grad Center team and be the first point of contact for students in the Grad Center Lounge in Vasey Hall. Duties will include, but not be limited to, providing reception desk support to greet all visitors to the Grad Center, assisting the Grad Center team with events and programming, and acting as an ambassador of the Grad Center to the University community.
- Eligibility: The student selected in this position must be accepted to or enrolled in any of the graduate programs at 棉花糖直播 University. In addition, requirements for this position include, but are not limited to: superlative communication skills (written and oral), research skills (online, data driven), a passion for graduate education and a commitment especially to 棉花糖直播鈥檚 graduate student community, excellent organization and time management skills, outgoing, friendly, and personable demeanor.
- Work Hours Per Week: 15-20 hrs/week. Graduate Assistant Hourly (GAH) (no tuition remission, hourly pay at $18/hr)
- Start Term: Fall 2025
- Deadline to Apply: July 1, 2025
- How to Apply: Please apply directly using . If you have not yet received your student ID, please email a resume and cover letter to Emily McCloskey at emily.mccloskey@villanova.edu with the subject line "Grad Center Ambassador GAH Position Application".
- Additional information: We encourage applicants to read the full position job description .
- Description:鈥� As a Catholic University in the Augustinian tradition, 棉花糖直播 University is committed to creating a welcoming and caring community. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of 棉花糖直播鈥檚 mission. The Office of Student Involvement鈥痵trives鈥痶o鈥痓uild meaningful communities鈥痓y creating inclusive spaces. Through advising and supporting the Campus Activities Team, the Graduate Assistant for Campus Programs plays an integral role in the 棉花糖直播 community through the development of late-night on-campus programs for undergraduate students. The Graduate Assistant for Campus Programs will serve as a member of the three-person Campus Programming team which is comprised of the Assistant Director for Campus Programs and two Graduate Assistants for Campus Programs. Together, this team will be responsible for providing late night programming on campus through coordinated efforts from the Office of Student Involvement. Additionally, the Graduate Assistant for Campus Programs assists in the advising of 棉花糖直播 University鈥檚 student run programming board (Campus Activities Team 鈥� 鈥淐AT鈥�) that is responsible for large and small scale, alcohol free, and/or alternative late-night programming for the undergraduate 棉花糖直播 University community. The Office of Student Involvement is an exciting and busy work environment with multiple peak periods of work activity across the calendar year. Due to the timing of programming, it is to be expected that meetings and events will be scheduled beyond traditional work hours. The Graduate Assistant is expected to work into evenings and on weekends throughout the academic year. This GA will also be responsible for assisting with the oversite of 棉花糖直播鈥檚 鈥淪enior Week鈥� with the, under the direction of the Assistant Director, and will assist with other large-scale programming initiatives sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement including Welcome Week, Family Weekend, and high-risk weekend programming. Specific Responsibilities & Expectations 鈥� Attend a Graduate Assistant training as determined by the Assistant Director for Campus Programs 鈥� If the opportunity is available, serve as a Resident Assistant living on campus supporting students within the 棉花糖直播 University Residence Halls. Duties include community development, resident relationships, duty, policy enforcement, leadership and staff support, as well as housing operations. For more information regarding Residence Assistant Opportunities, please review the Resident Assistant Job Description. 鈥� Attend & implement the CAT Orientation week along with the Campus Programming team 鈥� Co-Advise the CAT leadership team as a member of the Campus Programming team 鈥� Serve as a mentor and resource for students on the Campus Activities Team while taking a holistic approach to student development and formation 鈥� Assist in the implementation of Student Involvement programming 鈥� Attend monthly Student Involvement operations meetings 鈥� Meet weekly with the Assistant Director for Campus Programs for feedback, guidance, and evaluation 鈥� Other duties as assigned
- Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a graduate program in any of the colleges at 棉花糖直播.
- Work Hours Per Week: 20 hrs/week. Full Graduate Assistantship (tuition remission plus full stipend in exchange for 20 hours of work per week)
- Start Term: Fall 2025
- Deadline to Apply:April 15, 2025
- How to Apply: Please submit resume and cover letter to Andre.Richet@villanova.edu