Strengthen graduate student supports and success
At UMass Amherst, we believe that the cutting-edge research we conduct today sparks the innovation that will change the world tomorrow. Our graduate students are bold, unconventional entrepreneurs unafraid to challenge norms and create the unexpected. A graduate education from UMass Amherst revolutionizes careers, expands minds, and creates opportunities for all students.
As we look to the future of graduate education, we are committed to supporting graduate students with innovative programs, educational resources, and investments in research, teaching, and engagement opportunities.
We will:
- Ensure successful implementation of the newly established threshold for graduate teaching and research assistantships
- Ensure successful implementation of the four-year guaranteed funding upon admissions for doctoral students
- Collaborate with schools and colleges to optimize funding models
- Bolster oversight of doctoral benchmark tracking and completion
Learn More about Graduate Education at UMass Amherst
Office of the Provost Strategic Initiatives
Academic Affairs contributes to the successful implementation of the UMass Amherst For the Common Good strategic plan through wide-ranging strategic initiatives that impact students, faculty, and staff throughout our campus community.
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