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CORNELL UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL ASSISTANTSHIPS

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LOCATION: USA

Assistantships are an arrangement in which financial support is given to a graduate student who engages in teaching and/or research in furtherance of the university’s academic mission, as well as his or her graduate education. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Full-time Ph.D. and research master’s students may be awarded assistantships, which fall into four general categories: teaching assistant (TA), research assistant (RA), graduate assistant (GA), and graduate research assistant (GRA). These awards are administered by fields and departments.

Assistantships are awarded by departments, fields, and Principal Investigators. There is no separate application for assistantships. The assignment is usually in your major field or a closely-related one.

Teaching Assistants (TAs): A teaching assistant is an academic appointment in support of the teaching of a course. Teaching assistants may assist in teaching a section of a course, lead discussions, and/or lead laboratory sections. Teaching assistants spend 15 to 20 hours per week, averaging no more than 15 hours per week, for the base stipend as established by the Board of Trustees.  

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs): A GRA is an academic appointment focused on thesis or other degree-related research of a type that is required from all candidates for the degree. The research project for a GRA directly supports the student’s thesis or dissertation. Because a student devotes considerable time to thesis or dissertation research, the time spent is connected with the project.

Research Assistantships (RAs): An RA is an academic appointment for research that is not directly thesis-related. RAs spend 15 to 20 hours per week, averaging no more than 15 hours per week. For example, a RA appointment might include data analysis on a faculty research project not directly related to the student’s dissertation topic. As with other assistantships, there is no separate application. Students are appointed by departments, fields, or individual faculty.

Graduate Assistantships (GAs): A GA is an academic appointment requiring 15 to 20 hours per week, averaging no more than 15 hours per week, for the base stipend as established by the Board of Trustees. For example, a GA appointment might include assisting a faculty member in developing and coordinating an academic conference. 

Special information for incoming international students: International students who come from countries where English is not the first language and who will TA in their first year at Cornell should visit the Center for Teaching Innovation’s International Teaching Assistant Program webpage for language assessment information.

BENEFIT:

Students on full assistantships receive the following:

a stipend,

a full tuition credit at the research degree rate, and

Cornell individual student health insurance.

Some fields may supplement the stipend and/or make summer appointments.

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VOICES FROM THE SOUTH: STORYTELLING FOR IMPACT—A CNN ACADEMY PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: 23 June 2025

LOCATION: United Arab Emirates

This program is made possible through the generous support of the Gates Foundation. It aims to empower emerging storytellers from the Global South by providing them with the necessary tools and training to effectively tell stories that can create meaningful change. By fostering a diverse and inclusive global media landscape, the program helps ensure that the voices of the Global South are heard and understood in today’s fast-changing world.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for this media training opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Reside and work in a country located in the Global South which includes any developing country in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa and Asia.

Identify as a content creator, journalist, or storyteller in the early stages of their career.

Have a portfolio of relevant work

Possess strong communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.

Demonstrate a commitment to actively participating in the entire training program and applying the acquired skills to their reporting projects.

Be able and willing to travel to Abu Dhabi for the CNN Academy Simulation in November 2025

Phase One: Virtual Training (From July to October 1st, 2025): The first phase of the program is delivered entirely online through the CNN Academy Hub. During this phase, participants will engage in a series of courses designed to enhance their storytelling skills and deepen their understanding of global issues, particularly those affecting the Global South. 

To be considered for Phase Two, participants must complete and pass all the required courses, earn the necessary badges, and submit a pitch for a piece you want to produce using the skills learned in the program.

Phase Two: In-Person Training and Simulation (November 2025, Abu Dhabi): Phase Two begins with hands-on training in Abu Dhabi, where participants will focus on mobile journalism techniques and storytelling practices, learning from CNN Academy’s expert trainers. 

They will then participate in the 2025 CNN Academy Simulation, which will center on global health reporting. This high-pressure, real-world simulation will provide participants with the opportunity to apply their skills in a dynamic news environment while producing impactful stories.

After completing the simulation, you will return to your home country and work on producing your final story. The completed piece must be submitted by January 31st, 2026. A select number of stories will be showcased on CNN’s linear and digital platforms, offering participants the opportunity to share their work with a global audience.

BENEFIT:

The training benefits include:

Online training courses in storytelling and global health reporting

Hands-on mobile journalism training

Participation in a high-pressure news simulation

Mentorship from CNN experts

Fully funded travel, accommodation, and participation in Phase Two in Abu Dhabi

Final stories may be published on CNN’s linear and digital platforms, reaching a global audience

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