The basic graduate assistantship stipend for your application is $7,000 per academic
semester and continuing students also receive $4,000 for the following summer making the
total stipend for the year $18,000. For continuing students this is considered as year round
employment. Furthermore, this offer includes a tuition waiver (approximate additional value
is $26,000 per year) that will cover the cost of instructional and out-of-state fees.
Therefore, the total value of this assistantship offer is approximately $48,000 per year for
you to pursue your graduate education. Assistantship duties in chemistry may include
research or teaching, or both, as determined by the Department.