assistantship

[ uh-sis-tuhnt-ship ]

noun

1. a form of financial aid awarded to a student studying for a graduate degree at a college or university in which the student assists a professor, usually in academic or laboratory work.

Word History and Origins

Origin of assistantship¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; assistant + -ship

Example Sentences

“We urgently request a timely decision that allows us to recruit top international graduate students with an assistantship, irrespective of their nationality,” declares the petition, sent on 6 December to UF President Ben Sasse and senior UF leadership.

From Science Magazine

McCarthy has already started alluding to the fact that he would like to continue making cuts to the assistantship program.

From Salon

“It was a great pleasure to meet with you today and share my thoughts and excitement regarding the research assistantship for public safety,” Mr. Kohberger wrote in the email on April 12.

From Washington Times

Some graduate programs have graduate assistantship programs that receive free tuition and a small stipend for living expenses.

From Slate

In fact, the movie made working under Meryl Streep’s ice-cold editor seem simultaneously agonizing and alluring; watching Anne Hathaway’s Andy suffer in that hellish assistantship was only slightly less satisfying than seeing her succeed.

From Los Angeles Times