Assistantships
Assistantships, which provide a stipend and in-state rate tuition scholarship, also complement your learning experiences by providing the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge you have gained.
All eligible students are considered for assistantships at the time of admission by the Admissions Committee. Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal for additional years.
Teaching Assistantships
- The 10-month teaching assistantships provide:
- Tuition scholarship. International students may take into consideration that while Biostatistics typically can support international students with a stipend and half of the tuition cost, with some fees, the full cost of attending for international students is not covered.
- A $23,000 stipend
- Health insurance/benefits (only international students are required to have health insurance). Domestic students are encouraged to carry health insurance.
- Teaching assistants are expected to help teach up to 20 hours per week.
*UB will waive some fees for fully funded PhD students. These are students who receive the full tuition rate.
Research Assistantships
The 12-month research assistantships provide:
- A tuition scholarship*
- A $29,900 stipend
- Health insurance/benefits may be provided depending on the funding source. Only international students are mandated to carry health insurance. Domestic students are encouraged to carry health insurance.
Responsibilities vary depending on the project. Learn about faculty research interests.
*UB will waive some fees for fully funded PhD students. These are students who receive the full tuition rate.
