[Students-l] Research Assistantships @ UW-Milwaukee - PhD in Information Studies

[Iris Xie]

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee,
 School of Information Studies
 Research Assistantships Available

Newly admitted students to the UW-Milwaukee, School of Information Studies PhD program are eligible for Research Assistantships (RAships). These RAships are intended to provide research assistance opportunities for full-time students. Standard SOIS RAships will consist of a 33% appointment. The RAship covers tuition and benefits, and provides a stipend in return for approximately 13 hours of service per week. Appointments will be increased to 50% after the first academic year in the program. Teaching Assistantships (TAships) are available to more senior students in the program. RA/TAships can be renewed for four years pending successful completion of RA/TA assignments and maintaining good academic performance.

 All incoming students admitted to the PhD program are considered. Recipients must be admitted to the program and have full-time doctoral student status. Standard residency requirements apply.

 Application Deadline: January 31st, 2015


 PhD in Information Studies

     Doctor of Philosophy in Information Studies prepares graduates for academic and professional careers where an in-depth knowledge of research processes and evaluation is needed
     SOIS Ranked among the top five Library and Information Science schools nationally in terms of total research publications
     Faculty members bring a broad range of research expertise and are nationally and internationally recognized for their contributions
     Program offers a variety of research areas in Information Studies
     Doctoral students are offered research assistantships and teaching assistantships as well as excellent travel and research grant support
     The size of the PhD program allows for much more personal interaction with faculty both during and outside of class

 Dr. Iris Xie, Director
 PhD Program
 Ph: 414-229-6835  |  Email: hiris at uwm.edu

 School of Information Studies
 NWQB 3rd Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53211
 Ph: 414-229-4707  |  Toll Free: 888-349-3432  |  Fax: 414-229-6699