Doctor of Philosophy in Childhood Studies

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Financial Aid/Assistantships

Teaching and research assistantships, which cover tuition costs and provide stipends for living expenses, are available on a competitive basis to students accepted into the Ph.D. Program. 

Compensation and duties attached to the appointment are governed by a contract negotiated between Rutgers University and the American Association of University Professors. Responsibilities usually include serving as a teaching assistant for  two undergraduate classes per term, or involvement in a research project.   Compensation is approximately $15,000 per year, plus tuition remission and full medical benefits.