Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships

September 2026 Staff Newsletter

Dear colleagues,

We hope you have settled into the new semester well! 📚

As we get further into the Fall semester, we wanted to share the updated AY26-27 Graduate Assistant Policy Document. Please be sure to review the updated hiring deadlines for this academic year.

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Warmly,
OGSAF

gradfell@gwu.edu
202-994-6822

The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) application cycle is now open! We are hosting an information session for GW students interested in applying during the current application cycle. If you have students who may be interested in this opportunity, please share the information below. 

Students are invited to join us for the NSF GRFP Info Session to learn more about this prestigious fellowship and the application process. Through faculty and student panels, attendees will gain valuable insights from individuals with firsthand experience with the NSF GRFP, as well as the opportunity to ask questions and learn strategies for preparing a strong application.

Whether students are just beginning to explore the fellowship or are already preparing your application, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about the NSF GRFP and the resources available to support them. Please encourage students to register to take the first step toward funding their research!

Event Details: Tuesday, September 22, 11am-2pm, in the USC Continental Ballroom

Our Graduate Assistant Roles and Funding Policy is updated for the 2026-27 Academic Year! There are no substantive policy changes, but we have a few important notes for the upcoming year:

1. Funding Rates Remain Unchanged: Please see the Appendices for the updated compensation table formatting.

2. Hiring Deadlines: Please be mindful of the updated hiring deadlines for the upcoming academic year, listed below for your reference.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions about any of this information!

Are you a department chair or director of graduate studies who hires GIAs and GTAs?

Are you a professor who regularly has GIAs or GTAs supporting your teaching?

We invite you to attend this session to learn more about the common training experiences offered to these graduate assistants through the GTAP program, including Foundational Pedagogy for Graduate Assistants (UNIV 0250), as well as an opportunity for advanced doctoral students to continue their development as teachers, Advanced Pedagogy for Graduate Lecturers (UNIV 0251).

We hope that understanding the goals and content of these programs will help you support your or your department's GIAs and GTAs even more effectively. We will provide information and offer ample time for questions!

This session will be hosted by the Center for Teaching Excellence and the Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships. If you are interested but unable to attend, please feel free to reach out to gtap@gwu.edu and we are happy to answer any questions you have.