ABOUT THE CASA 2018 Summer Research Assistantships
Georgia State University’s new Center for the Advancement of Students and Alumni into Graduate School and Professional Programs (CASA) serves as an institutional hub that supports the progression of students from all backgrounds into Ph.D. programs, medical school, law school, or related pathways. We note that some students might want to earn a master’s degree before entering Ph.D. or medical school programs, and we aim to support those transitions as well. Ultimately, the center will help to develop a diverse population of leaders in academic and professional positions in the U.S. and beyond.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, May 7, 2018, at 11:59 pm.

QUALIFICATIONS
– Perimeter students in any pathway or major, who are interested in pursuing Ph.D.s, medical school, or law school, including students who would like to earn a master’s degree before entering these other programs.
– Undergraduate, full-time, degree-seeking students at Georgia State University, who are already approved for transitioning to the Atlanta Campus
– Applicants must be interested, motivated, and prepared to conduct research with a faculty member, although prior research experience is not required.
– Students may identify research mentors on the Atlanta Campus to submit with their applications materials, but otherwise will receive assistance with finding a research mentor during May
– Expected graduation year between 2020 and 2022
– Open to international students, as well as U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, and permanent residents
– Individuals from demographic groups underrepresented in professional fields in the United States are especially encouraged to apply (including those who identify as African American/African-descent/Black, Hispanic/Latino/Latina, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, or Native Alaskan, individuals with documented disabilities, students receiving Pell Grant financial aid, and/or first-generation college-bound students).

* All applicants must be hard-working, collaborative, persistent, and curious, with high attention to detail and good time management skills.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
– Part-time Research Assistantship from May 29, 2018 – August 1, 2018
– Required attendance at Summer Research Kick-Off (May 29 and 30)
– Expected work 8 – 11 hours per week between May 29 and August 1
– Professional Development Workshops (STEM BookClub for students in STEM-related fields; Walking the Walk: Your Path to Graduate School for any students; and/or Law Whys for pre-law students)
– Research Posters and/or Reports due August 1, 2018
– Pay rate of $11/hr up to 90 hours ($1,000) through payroll, which requires completion of employment documents at the Human Resources Office at One Park Place, Atlanta Campus, as soon as possible after admission to the summer research program.