Refugee Forced Migration and Critical Ethnic Studies FT/PT Graduate Assistantship Application

The Critical Ethnic Studies and Refugee Forced Migration awards assistantships after a careful review of the written applications. The committee judges applicants on their academic achievement, research and writing skills, and ability to work effectively with faculty and other students.

A full-time graduate research assistant is required to work 14hrs/week. Please note you must be aware of your work limits regarding other on-campus positions. Work may be completed on or off campus, per DePaul policy and faculty supervision.

Award
$0.00
Scopes
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Deadline
08/02/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. In a personal statement (max. 300 words), explain the following: What does the Master’s in Critical Ethnic Studies/Masters in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies mean to you? How do you envision contributing to this field after graduation? Your interest in the program’s graduate research areas. The kind of research/service work you see as your strengths.
  2. What are the research and software skills you can bring to the position? Please be as specific as possible. Additionally, indicate in which capacity and for what period you have used these skills. (150 words)
  3. Will you be able to complete assigned tasks remotely?
  4. Will you be able to work in person on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus with hours assigned during the work week (M-F, 9-5pm)?
  5. You are required to attend 2-3 evening or virtual events per year. Can you commit to attending 2 to 3 evening or virtual events?
  6. You may be asked to undertake research in the library among databases and edit documents. Will you be able to complete these tasks?
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