University of Pittsburgh Department of Epidemiology

Program Description

Graduate Student Researchers in the Epidemiology Department are doctoral degree candidates who are receiving financial support from research funds secured by faculty in return for duties performed to meet the goals for which the funds were awarded. Candidates interested in obtaining funding must apply for these positions. Positions are not guaranteed for all applicants.

Eligibility

Only accepted doctoral program applicants or continuing doctoral students are eligible for GSR positions in the Department of Epidemiology. Master's program applicants and continuing master’s degree students are not eligible for these appointments.

Application Deadline

Accepted fall 2008 doctoral program applicants may submit GSR applications if they wish to be considered for funding support. Doctoral program applicants or continuing doctoral students interested in being included in the early stages of consideration for fall term 2008 funding should submit applications as soon as possible.
GSR Consideration Request Forms may be completed and submitted online.

Application Process

New doctoral program applicants interested in receiving funding consideration should complete and submit an on line GSR Consideration Request Form at the time they submit the School of Public Health Application System (SOPHAS) application to the Graduate School of Public Health. The GSR Consideration Request Form is not part of the SOPHAS application.
Current doctoral program students continuing to seek funding should complete a new/updated GSR Consideration Request Form each academic year by the deadline referenced above.
Forms are forwarded directly to the Epidemiology Department for consideration.
Applicants and students will be notified via e-mail when position appointments are announced.

Effort

GSRs are expected to devote twenty (20) hours per week to the research project from which they receive remuneration.

If you wish to be considered for a GSR appointment in the Department of Epidemiology and meet the eligibility requirements described here, please complete the GSR Consideration Request Form.

To complete online, please click here.

or, if you prefer,

to download and complete a paper form, please click here.

Appointments

GSR appointments range from one to two terms at a time (fall, spring). Summer term appointments are awarded individually. Appointment renewals are subject to satisfactory job performance and availability of funding support.

Stipend

The monthly stipend payment for a GSR is currently $1,478.75.

Tuition Scholarships

GSRs are eligible to receive full tuition scholarships to cover up to 15 credits. Tuition scholarships will be renewed each period subject to satisfactory academic performance.

Health Insurance

GSRs will be provided individual coverage under the UPMC Health Plan for graduate students. Family coverage is available at an additional cost to the student.

Additional Information

More information about Graduate Student Researcher appointments in the Department of Epidemiology is available in the Doctoral Degree Programs section of the Student Handbook. Inquiries may be submitted through the department’s Help Center.

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