Special Projects Graduate Assistantships
Special Projects Graduate Assistantships
Special Projects GA Proposals for the 2026-2027 Academic Year will be accepted beginning November 3, 2025.
Special projects graduate assistantships are intended to provide units, individual faculty and AP staff with well-qualified graduate students to work on projects that are unique and temporary (i.e., one academic year), that make a positive impact on the academic mission of the university. Special projects GA positions should be tied to some aspect of research, instruction, or student success initiatives.
GA Eligibility
Review the GVSU Graduate Assistantship (GA) policy to understand eligibility criteria and appointment procedures. Details may be found on the GVSU Graduate School’s website (see: Graduate Assistantships).
Important Reminders
- Funding Priority: SPGA proposals must be clearly written, accessible to a broad audience, present innovative research ideas, and demonstrate strong potential to advance knowledge.
- Full-Time Enrollment: Funding is prioritized for full-time graduate students enrolled in at least 9 credit hours per semester.
- Academic Year Funding: Funding is limited to the academic year (Fall/Winter semesters).
- No Continuation Funding: SPGA positions are not eligible for continuation funding and cannot be converted to base-budget positions.
- Required Proposal Documents: In addition to the online proposal, all SPGA proposals must include a complete SPGA job description and signed/dated supervisor contract.
- SPGA Proposal Deadline: SPGA proposals are due Fri., December 5, 2025 by 5pm ET. Late submissions will not be accepted.