Part 4: Research Assistants/Associates (RAs)
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Research Assistant
A graduate research assistant is a student appointed part-time by the university whose primary responsibilities are research related. Graduate research assistants may assist faculty members in research and creative activities, perform administrative or editorial duties directly connected to research and creative activities, develop and evaluate instructional materials and/or curricula, or assume responsibilities for a designated research area under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
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Research Associate
A graduate research associate is a student appointed part-time by the university under the direct supervision of a faculty member whose primary responsibilities are research related and who holds a master's degree or its equivalent (30 hours of graduate work). Research associates are similar to research assistants but generally have a higher degree of research responsibility. Students who have completed a master's degree or its equivalent may be considered for a research associateship.
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Criteria for Appointment
Initial selection of a graduate RA by the academic unit is based on an evaluation of the student's academic credentials, potential for sustained achievement in a field of graduate study, and high standard of performance in research.
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