Graduate students may be supported through research grants received by faculty members from external agencies or governments. The student's research must contribute to the research of the faculty member under whose direction it is conducted. It must be used in the preparation of the student's thesis.
The dollar value of GRA stipends are based on the external granting agencies' guidelines on support of graduate students through research operating grants. GRAs must be approved by the department chair or school director on the recommendation of the advisor.