Assistantships
Binghamton University awards hundreds of assistantships every year to graduate students admitted to our master's and doctoral programs. Graduate programs award assistantships and tuition scholarships on a competitive basis, with academic merit as the primary criterion.
Graduate and Teaching Assistantships
Graduate assistantships (GAs) and teaching assistantships (TAs) provide competitive stipends and tuition scholarships in exchange for 10 to 20 hours of work per week during the semester. GAs perform research and/or provide administrative aid within their graduate discipline or for a department or program, while TAs provide classroom support, either by teaching, leading discussion sections, grading work or preparing classroom materials. View job descriptions and application information.
Graduate Assistantships in the Graduate School: The Graduate School seeks talented students from a variety of disciplines to serve as GAs in the Graduate School office. Qualified students will gain professional experience and enhance their résumés while earning their degrees. These GAs typically work 20 hours per week and receive stipends. View job descriptions and application information.
Graduate Assistantships in the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The Division of Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion seeks talented students from a range of fields to serve in positions in its administrative office, centers and departments, such as the Multicultural Resource Center, Q Center and Udiversity Educational Institute. View job descriptions and application information.
Graduate Assistantships in the Division of Student Affairs: The Division of Student Affairs looks for students from a range of fields to serve in positions in offices, centers and departments around the University, such as the Dean of Students office, the Center for Civic Engagement and Campus Recreation. View job descriptions and application information.
Research Project Assistantships
Research project assistants (RPAs) are supported through grant funding. RPAs are normally provided with academic-year (10-month) stipends ranging from $7,000 to $30,000 and may also receive tuition scholarships. RPAs work approximately 15 to 20 hours per week on research. They are offered health and other benefits as SUNY Research Foundation employees. RPAs are selected by graduate programs using the same criteria used for selecting GA and TAs. However, students interested in RPA positions should make contact with faculty members who administer grants.
Fellowships and Scholarships
Binghamton University offers both general and specialized fellowship opportunities. Fellowship recipients are typically provided with academic-year stipends, plus full- or partial-tuition scholarships. While recipients must comply with curriculum and academic program expectations, fellowships carry few or no work requirements. Please visit our Binghamton University scholarship database for a list of awards and application deadlines.
Clifford D. Clark Diversity Fellowship for Graduate Students
The Clifford D. Clark Diversity Fellowships for Graduate Students, named for Clifford D. Clark, a former president of the University, are designed to support students who contribute to the diversity of the student body. The Clark Fellowship funding package, which is awarded on the basis of academic merit, includes an academic-year stipend, a full-tuition scholarship, health insurance, research and travel opportunities and other benefits. Clark Fellows are guaranteed to receive support for a specific period, assuming satisfactory academic progress. Candidates must:
- Be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents;
- Be newly admitted to a graduate program; and
- Demonstrate how they will contribute to the diversity of the student body in their program.
To apply, answer "yes" to the Clark Fellowship question on the graduate degree program application and submit the Clark Fellowship Application Form available on your application status page. Clark Fellows must also be nominated by their departments.
For complete information, visit the Clark Fellowship webpage.
Council/Foundation Award
The Council/Foundation Award for service to the University is the combined award of the Binghamton Council and the Binghamton Foundation presented annually to individuals from the University community. Awards are given -- one each to a faculty member, a staff member, an undergraduate student and a graduate student -- to those who have served the campus with outstanding dedication and who have provided exemplary service and/or leadership to the University. Student recipients receive a $1,000 check and a certificate that will be presented at the President’s Award Luncheon in the spring. Faculty and staff recipients receive a $1,000 check and a certificate at the Excellence Awards Dinner in the fall.
Nominations should be submitted electronically with the nomination form, available on the Council/Foundation Award website, and the following additional information:
- A résumé, curriculum vitae or job description specific to the nominee’s current position.
- A letter of nomination which speaks to the merits of the nominee (up to two typed pages).
- A minimum of three and a maximum of five letters of support (up to two typed pages each).
All nominations will remain confidential. If you need additional information or have any questions, please reach out via the Council/Foundation Award website.
SUNY Opportunity Programs: Graduate Opportunity Program (GOP) and Economically Disadvantaged First Professional Study (EDPS)
The Graduate Opportunity Program (GOP) is available to students who were former participants in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) or the Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) Program. GOP provides partial tuition scholarships to qualified students enrolled in a graduate degree program. The Economically Disadvantaged First Professional Study (EDPS) is available to EOP, HEOP or SEEK Program graduates who are entering the PharmD program.
You must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Office of Financial Aid and Student Records by the appropriate deadline. Submit this Graduate Opportunity Program/Economically Disadvantaged First Professional Study Application and your personal statement to the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@binghamton.edu by June 30 each year to be considered for funding for the following academic year.
GOP and EDPS opportunity programs are available exclusively to New York state residents.
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Bridge to Doctorate Program
The National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded State University of New York (SUNY) Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Bridge to Doctorate (BD) program at Binghamton University helps students obtain PhDs by providing financial support to pursue graduate study; faculty mentors to guide students academically and professionally; and a support network of staff to assist them in accomplishing their goals.
For complete information, visit the LSAMP webpage.
Dr. Bhagwan Gajwani Fellowship
The Dr. Bhagwan Gajwani Fellowship, established in 1998 by Dr. Bhagwan Gajwani, aims to promote educational and cultural relationships between Binghamton University and the Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) of Baroda, Gujarat, India, as well as to help students from Dr. Gajwani's homeland develop the expertise and skills to enhance the quality of life for the people of India. Two fellowships are awarded every year and each includes a $12,000 academic-year stipend and a full-tuition scholarship. The fellowships are awarded annually to selected graduates of MSU currently residing in India who have been admitted into a master's degree program in one of the following fields: business administration, computer science, economics or engineering. If there are not any eligible candidates from MSU, the fellowship may be awarded to students who meet the criteria above and graduated from other universities in India.
To apply, answer "yes" to the Gajwani Fellowship question on the graduate degree program application and submit the Gajwani Fellowship Application. To access the Gajwani Fellowship Application form, log in to your graduate application status page with the email and password that you used to create your graduate degree application. The Gajwani Fellowship Application form is available under the Forms section of your status page. The fellowship is generally awarded by April 1, however, applications will continue to be accepted.
Binghamton University Foundation Fellowships
In addition to those fellowships made available through the Graduate School, the Binghamton University Foundation sponsors fellowships that provide full- or partial-tuition scholarships as well as stipends.
Application, selection and notification of fellowships are made through sponsoring departments. Contact your academic department of interest for details.
University Women Female Graduate Student Scholarship
Established in 2003 by the University Women's Club, this scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time, second-year female graduate student who demonstrates academic merit and a GPA of at least 3.7. Other criteria considered include overall financial need; a recent or current demonstrated commitment to community service; and a clear vision of intended career goals. The scholarship is renewable if the recipient continues to meet the criteria.
To apply, complete and submit the University Women Female Graduate Student Scholarship Application before the May 15 deadline. Email completed application forms to the Graduate School at graduate@binghamton.edu.
Elizabeth A. Knapp Scholarship for Adult Women
Established in 1985 by colleagues of Elizabeth A. Knapp to honor her 19 years of service to the University, this scholarship assists non-traditional female students with demonstrated financial need who have experienced delays pursuing their education. The scholarship is awarded to women at least 25 years of age who are admitted to or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, with planned enrollment of at least 6 credits per semester.
To apply or for more information, see the Financial Aid webpage.
Benjamin R. Surovy Endowed Scholarship
The Benjamin R. Surovy Endowed Scholarship aims to give back to Binghamton University by enabling deserving students to earn a graduate degree while honoring the memory of Mr. Surovy's parents, who emigrated from Czechoslovakia and lived in Broome County for the rest of their lives. Mr. Surovy earned his master's degree in 1972 after retiring from the Air Force and spent the next twenty years serving in various capacities on the professional staff at the University.
The scholarship is awarded annually and the following conditions apply for eligibility:
- First preference will be given to incoming students who are residents of Broome county in good academic standing.
- Second preference will be given to incoming graduate students from Slovakia, Czech Republic or other eastern European countries.
No additional application is necessary for this scholarship; eligible applicants are automatically reviewed and a recipient is selected during August of each year.
Grace Chin-Fa and Tsuming Wu Fellowship for the Sciences
Established in 2017, the Grace Chin-Fa and Tsuming Wu Fellowship for the Sciences supports first-year doctoral students in the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences. Wu joined the Physics Department in Harpur College in 1968 and remained on the faculty for more than 40 years.
Students in the natural sciences (biological sciences, chemistry, geological sciences or physics) should discuss potential nomination with the academic department. The scholarship provides students with a full-tuition scholarship and an academic-year stipend. In addition, students receive a summer stipend, which is provided the summer after their first year.
The deadline for nominations is the first Friday in February. Winners will be announced on or before March 1. A nomination package should include
- A departmental nomination form describing the attributes of the students, including how he or she will contribute to the academic excellence of Binghamton University.
- The nominee's application materials.
Nomination materials should all be sent in a single .pdf file to graduate@binghamton.edu.
For department faculty and staff: Wu Fellowship Nomination Form
Program-Specific Awards
Anthropology: Richard T. Antoun Graduate Fellowship in Anthropology
The Richard Antoun Graduate Fellowship in Anthropology, named for a former professor (1970-2009) of sociocultural anthropology at Binghamton University, is awarded annually based on merit and is designed to support doctoral students in anthropology, preferably in sociocultural anthropology. The Antoun Fellowship funding package includes a stipend, full-tuition scholarship and health insurance.
Candidates for the Antoun Fellowship must be:
- Admitted to the anthropology doctoral program
- Eligible for funding by the standard criteria of the Graduate School
- Making excellent and timely progress toward degree completion
Application required.
To apply, complete and submit either of the following documents by the Department of Anthropology deadline:
Business/Management: Knaphle Scholarship in International Business
Established by Lawrence and Betty Knaphle, this scholarship is awarded to full-time graduate students with academic merit studying international business in the School of Management. International students may be considered.
Recipients chosen by the School of Management.
Business/Management: Joseph '82 and Sharon Yacura Graduate Fellowship
This scholarship provides need-based funding to a first-year graduate student enrolled in the School of Management, with preference given to students of merit from Broome, Chemung, Schuyler or Seneca Counties in New York State.
Recipients chosen by the School of Management.
College of Community and Public Affairs: Fellowships and Scholarships
The College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA) offers a variety of fellowships and scholarships to students in the community and public affairs, public administration, social work and student affairs administration programs. To view the full listing of CCPA funding opportunities and other specific details, please visit the CCPA website.
Chemistry: K. Keith Innes Summer Research Grant
This grant provides full funding for summer research using spectroscopy in physical chemistry, chemical physics or other fields of chemistry, in this order of preference. The grant is awarded to a graduate student who has demonstrated exceptional ability, who is not fully funded for summer research and who has received the grant not more than once previously.
Selection is made by the chemistry department chair in conjunction with the physics department chair.
English/Creative Writing: Marion Clayton Link Endowment in Creative Writing
Established in 1993 by family and friends in honor of Marion Clayton Link's lifetime interest in journalism, this endowment provides support for an exemplary graduate student in the creative writing program.
Recipients chosen by the Creative Writing program.
Geography: Budin Assistantship
This assistantship was established by Professor Emeritus Morris and Clara Budin '72 to provide a teaching assistantship and a tuition scholarship for a student studying urban geography and urban planning in the master's program. It is awarded based on academic merit.
Recipients chosen by the Department of Geography.
History: Doctoral Research Grant in History
Established in 1991 by alumnus Barry Kramer '67, '72 this grant is awarded annually to a doctoral student in history to support his or her research or writing activity. The recipient must have demonstrated potential for excellence as a scholar and teacher. The historical significance of the research is also taken into consideration.
Recipients chosen by the Department of History.
History: Joan S. Dubofsky Doctoral Research Grant
Established in 1998 by Distinguished Professor Emeritus Melvyn Dubofsky in memory of his wife, this grant is awarded annually in the spring semester to a doctoral student in history to support his or her research or writing activity. The recipient must have demonstrated potential for excellence as a scholar and teacher.
Recipients chosen by the Department of History.
Humanities: Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities Fellowships
The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) offers two types of graduate student fellowships for PhD students. IASH also works with the New York Council for the Humanities to offer the Graduate Public Humanities Fellowship.
Applications required. See the IASH for details.
Mathematics: Craig Squier Memorial Fellowship
This fellowship was established in 1993 in honor of an outstanding former faculty member of the Mathematical Sciences Department and is awarded to a master's- or doctoral-level student in mathematical sciences.
Recipients chosen the the Department of Mathematics.
Nursing: Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Foundation Doctoral Nursing Fellowship
Established in 1999 to benefit Decker School of Nursing doctoral students, this fellowship is awarded to full-time doctoral students with experience and interest in rural nursing practice who are committed to engaging in dissertation research in the Broome County area. Recipients must have high academic achievement; demonstrated potential for excellence as a scholar, teacher and researcher; and a progressive record of continued development in nursing practice and scholarship.
Application required. See the Decker School of Nursing for details.
Political Science: George L. Hinman Doctoral Fellowship in Public Policy
Established in honor of a former member of the State Board of Regents who was instrumental in the founding of Harpur College, this fellowship is awarded to a doctoral student in political science.
Recipients chosen by the Department of Political Science.
Public Administration: Change Maker Scholarship
The Change Maker Scholarship is an annual merit-based award for beginning, full-time
students with outstanding leadership abilities who aspire to create positive change
through a management career in the public or nonprofit sector. Depending upon applicant
qualifications, students may receive up to a full-tuition scholarship and stipend.
Application required. See the Department of Public Administration for details.
Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership: Fellowships and Scholarships
The Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership (TLEL) offers a variety of fellowships and scholarships, including the Edgar W. Couper and Geraldine S. Weil Memorial Fellowships. To view the full listing of TLEL fellowships and scholarships and other specific details, please visit the TLEL website.
Translation Studies: Marilyn Gaddis Rose Assistantship in Translation Studies
Established by Distinguished Service Professor Marilyn Gaddis Rose, this assistantship is awarded to a graduate student pursuing an advanced degree in translation studies.
Recipients chosen by the Department of Translation Studies.
Watson College of Engineering: Katie C. Root Award for Graduate Students
Established to recognize the professional contribution of Katie Root during her term as Watson College Coordinator of Graduate Programs and to encourage graduate students in Watson College. Presented to a deserving graduate student who has completed their masters' degree requirements and will be graduating in the spring semester. A selection committee will select appropriate recipients based on academic merit and/or achievement over adversity; with preference given to women. International students are eligible for this award.
This award is handled by Watson College Dean's Office. The award is given at the end of the academic year.
