UNH Cooperative Extension’s latest strategic plan calls for continued support in the form of Extension Graduate Assistantships to increase faculty and student involvement in engagement and outreach. The assistantships are also intended to promote increased collaboration between university faculty and Extension staff.

There are at least two graduate student assistantships available for the 2008 academic year. These assistantships are available to graduate students affiliated with any UNH or UNHM department/institute and will cover a graduate student stipend, tuition waiver, and graduate student health insurance coverage.

Proposals made in partnership with an academic department/institute able to cover the tuition waiver are encouraged and will be given highest consideration, in an effort to offer a greater number of assistantships each year. Proposals are due Dec. 17, with award notification by January 15, 2008.

Full details are available regarding the proposal process, requirements, and suggested format. If you have questions about the proposal process, contact Lisa Townson at 862-1031 (lisa.townson@unh.edu).