Assistantships and Scholarships
Zoology Graduate Program
University of Hawai`i at Manoa
Graduate assistantships
A limited number of graduate teaching assistantships are available in the
Department of Zoology and the Biology Program; typically three Zoology
teaching assistantships are available each year for new graduate students.
Research assistantships frequently are available to qualified students
in connection with research projects of the staff.
Graduate assistants are expected to spend half time (no more than 20
hrs/wk) on their instructional or research duties, and carry a course load
of 6–9 credit hours each semester. Outside (off-campus) or overload (on-campus)
employment is limited to no more than eight hrs/wk.
Health insurance
Graduate assistants may enroll in the State Health Fund medical insurance
program if appointed at half-time for a period of at least three months.
There are several plans to choose from, both single and family, with the
cost shared in part by the State. Alternatively, assistants may enroll
in one of the student health plans, either single or family.
Foreign teaching assistants
The English Language Institute has developed a course to provide practice
for foreign teaching assistants in speaking in classroom situations: ESL
111. Practicum for Foreign Teaching Assistants. Foreign teaching assistants
are encouraged to take this course.
Applying for assistantships
Application forms for teaching assistantships in Zoology may be obtained
from the Department and are to be submitted
to the Department Chair. They may be submitted with the application for
admission. Application forms for teaching assistantships with the Biology
Program may be obtained from the Program
Director (biology@hawaii.edu).
Teaching assistantships are awarded and reviewed annually. Normally the
total period of service for any assistant will not exceed three years.
Research assistantships are arranged directly between the faculty member
and student. Prospective students should contact relevant faculty members
to inquire about possible assistantships.
East-West Center Fellowships
The East-West Center provides Graduate Degree Fellowships for which Zoology
students may apply. These fellowships are designed to promote mutual understanding
by bringing together students from Asia, the Pacific area, and the United
States for study, interchange of ideas, and shared living experiences.
Grants are ordinarily for 24 months and include travel to and from Hawaii,
tuition, books, food and lodging, health insurance, and a small monthly
personal allowance. Support may also include an Asian study grant enabling
awardees to study language and complete research in the field. Eligibility
is based on high academic achievement, excellent health, ability to relate
to Asians, and interest in contributing to the Center. Candidates must
commit themselves to a concentration in some major aspect of the Asian-Pacific
field, including a language. Zoology is included among the fields of study
that qualify for support.
Applications for East-West Center fellowships and additional information
may be obtained by writing to: The Selections Office, East-West Center,
1770 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822; information also is available
at http://www.ewc.hawaii.edu or
by email to EWCUHM@ewc.hawaii.edu.
The deadline for receiving completed applications for the following academic
year is October 15.
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