Special Projects Graduate Assistantships
Special Projects Graduate Assistantships
Special Projects GA Proposals Now Being Accepted for the 2025-26 Academic Year
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 in nature (one or two academic years), 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 vital service to students or other university constituents.
Before Starting the Proposal
Review the GVSU Graduate Assistantship (GA) policy to understand eligibility criteria and appointment procedures. GA forms and details may be found on the GVSU Graduate School’s website (see: Graduate Assistantships).
Important Reminders
- Funding Priority: Preference will be given to SPGAs involved in projects that align with the Division of Academic Affairs’ Strategic Plan commitments, particularly SPGAs focused on scholarship, research, and innovation.
- 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: These 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 6, 2024 by 5pm ET. Late submissions will not be considered.