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GRA Salary Guidelines

Achievement and Assessment Institute
Pay Categories Hourly Rate Bi-Weekly Pay (20 hr/wk)
GRA I $18 $720
GRA II $20 $800
GRA III $22 $880
Compensation- GRAs receive 3 different levels of pay depending on their time at the Institute. Your increase in pay occurs after two complete semesters at the Institute (excluding summers).
 
Applied Behavioral Sciences
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months
Min.-Max.		 Bi-weekly Rates
Min.-Max.		 Hourly Rates Range
Min.-Max.
Masters $16,059-21,358 $617.60-821.46 $15.44-20.54
Pre-Comp-PhD $16,536-21,993 $636.00-845.88 $15.90-21.15
Post-Comp-PhD (< 1yr. exp) $17,035-22,651 $655.20-871.20 $16.38-21.78
Post-Comp-PhD (> 1yr. exp) $17,550-23,348 $674.80-897.60 $16.87-22.44
Probationary GRA $16,059-17,826 $617.60-685.60 $15.44-17.14
MA
A MA student will do research in the Department of Human Development. The GRA will work closely with the principal investigator (PI), on the project to develop a working plan to accomplish the goals and objectives of the research. The research plan should have a scope and depth appropriate to MA level thesis work. The GRA will be expected to a) perform limited experimental and/or theoretical work, b) provide written and/or oral progress reports on a timely and regular basis as agreed upon by the GRA and PI, c) meet with the PI to discuss progress, changes in direction, and other aspects of the research project, and d) follow all safety regulations and rules, human and nonhuman, and attend all training and safety sessions appropriate for the laboratory and research project.
Pre-Comp-Ph.D.
A Pre-Comp-Ph.D. will do research in the Department of Human Development. The GRA will work closely with the principal investigator (PI), on the project to develop a working plan to accomplish the goals and objectives of the research. The research plan should have a scope and depth appropriate to the eventual production of a Ph.D. thesis. The GRA will be expected to a) perform limited experimental and/or theoretical work, b) provide written and/or oral progress reports on a timely and regular basis as agreed upon by the GRA and PI, c) meet with the PI to discuss progress, changes in direction, and other aspects of the research project, and d) follow all safety regulations and rules, human and nonhuman, and attend all training and safety sessions appropriate for the laboratory and research project.
Post-Comp-PhD (<1 yr. experience)
A Post-Comp Ph.D. with less than one year experience will do research in the Department of Human Development. The GRA will work closely with the principal investigator (PI), on the project to develop a working plan to accomplish the goals and objectives of the research. The research plan should have a scope and depth appropriate to the eventual production of a Ph.D. thesis. The GRA will be expected to a) perform moderate experimental and/or theoretical work, b) provide written and/or oral progress reports on a timely and regular basis as agreed upon by the GRA and PI, c) meet with the PI to discuss progress, changes in direction, and other aspects of the research project, and d) follow all safety regulations and rules, human and nonhuman, and attend all training and safety sessions appropriate for the laboratory and research project.
Post-Comp-PhD (>1 yr. experience)
A Post-Comp Ph.D. with more than one year of experience will do research in the Department of Human Development. The GRA will work closely with the principal investigator (PI), on the project to develop a working plan to accomplish the goals and objectives of the research. The research plan should have a scope and depth appropriate to the eventual production of a Ph.D. thesis. The GRA will be expected to a) perform advanced experimental and/or theoretical work, b) provide written and/or oral progress reports on a timely and regular basis as agreed upon by the GRA and PI, c) meet with the PI to discuss progress, changes in direction, and other aspects of the research project, and d) follow all safety regulations and rules, human and nonhuman, and attend all training and safety sessions appropriate for the laboratory and research project.
Probationary GRA
A Probationary GRA student will be participating in the research enhancement program in the Department of Human Development. The GRA will work closely with the principal investigator (PI), on the project to develop a working plan to accomplish the goals and objectives of the research. The GRA will be expected to a) perform very limited experimental and/or theoretical work, b) provide written and/or oral progress reports on a timely and regular basis as agreed upon by the GRA and PI, c) meet with the PI to discuss progress, changes in direction, and other aspects of the research project, and d) follow all safety regulations and rules, human and nonhuman, and attend all training and safety sessions appropriate for the laboratory and research project, and e) to improve academic standing or English competency. No supervisory responsibilities will be involved.
 
Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation
Pay Categories Hourly Rate Bi-Weekly Pay (20 hr/wk)
GRA I $17 $680
GRA II $19 $760
GRA III $21 $840
Compensation- CETE GRAs receive 3 different levels of pay depending on their time at CETE. Your increase in pay occurs after two complete semesters at CETE (excluding summer).
 
Center for Research on Learning
Pay Categories Hourly Rate
Masters-1 $10.78
Masters-2 $11.25
PhD-3 $11.83
PhD-4 $12.41
Technical $15.80
Masters - 1: Masters student with less than two years relevant experience.
Masters - 2: Masters student with greater than two years relevant experience.
PhD - 3: PhD student with no relevant experience.
PhD - 4: PhD student with less than two years relevant experience.
PhD - 5: PhD student with greater than two years relevant experience.
Skilled Technical: Requires a Masters or PhD student with specialty skills such as programming.
 
Chemistry, Dept. of
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months
Min.- Max.		 Bi-weekly Rates
Min.- Max.
Masters $26,000 - tbd $1,000 - tbd
Pre-Comp-PhD $26,000 - tbd $1,000 - tbd
Post-Comp-PhD (< 1yr. exp) $26,000 - tbd $1,000 - tbd
Post-Comp-PhD (> 1yr. exp) $26,000 - tbd $1,000 - tbd
Probationary GRA tbd tbd
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months
Min.- Max.		 Bi-weekly Rates
Min.- Max.
Masters $19,075 - 23,200 $733.65 - 892.31
Pre-Comp-PhD $19,600 - 24,250 $753.85 - 932.69
Post-Comp-PhD (< 1yr. exp) $20,650 - 25,300 $794.23 - 973.08
Post-Comp-PhD (> 1yr. exp) $21,700 - 26,350 $834.62 - 1,013.46
Probationary GRA $16,450 - 21,100 $632.69 - 811.54
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months
Min.- Max.		 Bi-weekly Rates
Min.- Max.
Masters $18,875 - 23,000 $725.96 - 884.61
Pre-Comp-PhD $19,400 - 24,050 $746.15 - 925.00
Post-Comp-PhD (< 1yr. exp) $20,450 - 25,100 $786.54 - 965.38
Post-Comp-PhD (> 1yr. exp) $21,500 - 26,150 $826.92 - 1,005.77
Probationary GRA $16,250 - 20,900 $625.00 - 803.85
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months
Min.- Max.		 Bi-weekly Rates
Min.- Max.		 Hourly Rates Range
Min.- Max.
Masters $17,500 - 20,000 $673.08 - 769.23 $16.83 - 19.23
Pre-Comp-PhD $18,000 - 21,000 $692.31 - 807.69 $17.31 - 20.19
Post-Comp-PhD (< 1yr. exp) $19,000 - 22,000 $730.77 - 846.15 $18.27 - 21.15
Post-Comp-PhD (> 1yr. exp) $20,000 - 23,000 $769.23 - 884.62 $19.23 - 22.12
Probationary GRA $15,000 - 18,000 $576.92 - 692.31 $14.42 - 17.31
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months
Min.- Max. 		 Bi-weekly Rates
Min.- Max.		 Hourly Rates Range
Min.- Max.
Masters $17,000 - 19,500 $653.85 - 750.00 $16.35 - 18.75
Pre-Comp-PhD $17,500 - 20,500 $673.08 - 788.46 $16.83 - 19.71
Post-Comp-PhD (< 1yr. exp) $18,500 - 21,500 $711.54 - 826.92 $17.79 - 20.67
Post-Comp-PhD (> 1yr. exp) $19,500 - 22,500 $750.00 - 865.38 $18.75 - 21.63
Probationary GRA $14,500 - 17,500 $557.69 - 673.08 $13.94 - 16.83
Chemistry GRA Salary PolicyPDF
MS
A MS student will be doing laboratory research in a division of chemistry. The GRA will work closely with the principal investigator (PI), on the project to develop a working plan to accomplish the goals and objectives of the research. The research plan should have a scope and depth appropriate to Master’s level thesis work. The GRA will be expected to perform limited experimental and/or theoretical work planned. Provide written and/or oral progress reports on a timely and regular basis as agreed upon by the GRA and PI. Meet with the PI to discuss progress, changes in direction, and other aspects of the research project. The GRA is expected to follow all safety regulations and rules, human and animal. Attend all training and safety sessions appropriate for the laboratory and research project.
Pre-Comp-Ph.D.
A Pre-Comp-Ph.D. student will be doing laboratory research in a division of chemistry. The GRA will work closely with the principal investigator (PI), on the project to develop a working plan to accomplish the goals and objectives of the research. The research plan should have a scope and depth appropriate to the eventual production of a Ph.D. thesis. The GRA will be expected to perform limited experimental and/or theoretical work planned. Provide written and/or oral progress reports on a timely and regular basis as agreed upon by the GRA and PI. Meet with the PI to discuss progress, changes in direction, and other aspects of the research project. The GRA is expected to follow all safety regulations and rules, human and animal. Attend all training and safety sessions appropriate for the laboratory and research project.
Post-Comp-PhD (<1 yr. experience)
A Post-Comp-Ph.D. student with less than one year experience will be doing laboratory research in a division of chemistry. The GRA will work closely with the principal investigator (PI), on the project to develop a working plan to accomplish the goals and objectives of the research. The GRA will be expected to perform moderate experimental and/or theoretical work planned. Provide written and/or oral progress reports on a timely and regular basis as agreed upon by the GRA and PI. Meet with the PI to discuss progress, changes in direction, and other aspects of the research project. The GRA is expected to follow all safety regulations and rules, human and animal. Attend all training and safety sessions appropriate for the laboratory and research project.
Post-Comp-PhD (>1 yr. experience)
A Post-Comp-Ph.D. student with more than one year experience will be doing laboratory research in a division of chemistry. The GRA will work closely with the principal investigator (PI), on the project to develop a working plan to accomplish the goals and objectives of the research. The GRA will be expected to perform advanced experimental and/or theoretical work planned. Provide written and/or oral progress reports on a timely and regular basis as agreed upon by the GRA and PI. Meet with the PI to discuss progress, changes in direction, and other aspects of the research project. The GRA is expected to follow all safety regulations and rules, human and animal. Attend all training and safety sessions appropriate for the laboratory and research project.
Probationary GRA
A Probationary GRA student will be participating in the research enhancement program in chemisty. The GRA will work closely with the principal investigator (PI), on the project to develop a working plan to accomplish the goals and objectives of the research. The GRA will be expected to perform very limited experimental and/or theoretical work planned. Provide written and/or oral progress reports on a timely and regular basis as agreed upon by the GRA and PI. Meet with the PI to discuss progress, changes in direction, and other aspects of the research project. The GRA is expected to follow all safety regulations and rules, human and animal. Attend all training and safety sessions appropriate for the laboratory and research project, while improving English competency skills or improving academic standing. There are no supervisory responsibilities involved.
 
CReSIS
Pay Categories 50% at 9 months and 100%
at 3 months Min. - Max. 		 Bi-weekly Rates
 Min.- Max. 		 Hourly Rate
 Min. - Max. 
MS1 $21,711.39 - 24,803.57 $656.50 - 750 $16.41 - 18.75
MS2/PhD0 $22,653.93 - 25,630.36 $685 - 775 $17.13 - 19.38
PhD-1 $23,150.00 - 26,457.43 $700 - 800 $17.50 - $20.00
PhD-2 $23,646.07 - 28,110.71 $715 - 850 $17.88 - 21.25
PhD-3 $24,142.14 - 29,764.29  $730 - 900 $18.25 - 22.50
PhD-4 $24,638.21 - 33,071.43 $745 - 1,000 $18.63 - 25.00
Pay Categories 50% at 9 months and 100%
at 3 months Min. - Max. 		 Bi-weekly Rates
 Min.- Max. 		 Hourly Rate
 Min. - Max. 
MS1 $20,953.13 - 22,350.00 $656.25 - 700 $16.41 - 17.50
MS2/PhD0 $21,232.50 - 23,148.21 $665 - 725 $16.63 - 18.13
PhD-1 $22,350.00 - 23,46.43 $700 - 750 $17.50 - $18.75
PhD-2 $22,828.93 - 24,744.64 $715 - 775 $17.88 - 19.38
PhD-3 $23,307.86 - 25,542.86  $730 - 800 $18.25 - 20.00
PhD-4 $23,786.79 - 26,341.07 $745 - 825 $18.62 - 20.63
Pay Categories 50% at 9 months
Min. -Max.  		 Bi-weekly Rates
Min. -Max. 		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max. 
Masters $13,138.00 - 18,712.00 505.31 - 719.69 $12.63 - 17.99
PhD-1 $14,746.94 - 21,003.06 567.19 - 807.81 $14.18 - 20.20
PhD-2 $15,551.38 - 22,148.88 598.13 - 851.88 $14.95 - 21.30
PhD-3 $16,891.94 - 24,058.06 649.69 - 925.31 $16.24 - 23.13
Important: These guidelines are for proposal development. 
Pay Categories 50% at 9 months and 100% 
at 3 months- Min.		 50% at 9 months and 100% at 3 months- Avg. 50% at 9 months and 100% at 3 months- Max.
Masters $16,427.66 $19,906.75 $23,389.84
PhD-1 $18,433.59 $22,343.75 $26,253.91
PhD-2 $19,439.06 $23,562.50 $27,685.94
PhD-3 $21,114.84 $25,593.75 $30,072.66
MS1
1st year MS graduate student with little or no research experience
MS2/PhD0
2nd year MS student or 1st year PhD student with no MS and little research experience
PhD-1
Pre-qualifying exam- 1st year PhD student
PhD-2
Pre-comp exam- 2nd year PhD student
PhD-3
Post-Comp exam-3rd year PhD student
PhD-4
4th year PhD student
 
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Department of
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max.  Bi-weekly Rates Min.- Max. Hourly Rate Min.- Max.
GRA-M(3A) $24,589 - 25,819 $945.73 - 993.04 $23.64 - 24.83
GRA-M(3B) $25,089 - 26,871 $964.96 - 1,033.50 $24.12 - 25.84
GRA-P (4A) $24,589 - 25,819 $945.73 - 993.04 $23.64 - 24.83
GRA-P (4B) $25,089 - 27,319 $964.96 - 1,050.73 $24.12 - 26.27
GRA-P (4C) $25,089 - 27,319 $964.96 - 1,050.73 $24.12 - 26.27
GRA-PS (5) $25,589 - 28,819 $984.19 - 1,108.42 $24.60 - 27.71
Pay Categories 50% at 9 months Min.- Max.  50% at 12 months Min.- Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
GRA level 1 $17,500 - 19,000 $23,582 - 25,584 $907 - 984 $22.68 - 24.60
GRA level 2 $18,000 - 19,500 $24,258 - 26,260 $933 - 1,010 $23.33 - 25.25
GRA level 3 $18,500 - 20,000 $24,934 - 26.936 $959 - 1,036 $23.98 - 25.90
GRA level 4 $19,000 - 20,500 $25,584 - 27,612 $984 - 1,062 $24.60 - 26.55
GRA level 5 $19,500 - 21,000 $26,260 - 28,288 $1,010 - 1,088 $25.25 - 27.20
Pay Categories 50% at 9 months
Min. - Max. 		 50% at 12 months
Min. - Max.		 Bi-weekly Rates
Min.- Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
GRA level 1 $16,000 - 17,500 $21,554 - 23,575 $829 - 906 $20.72 - 22.66
GRA level 2 $16,500 - 18,000 $22,228 - 24,248 $854 - 932 $21.37 - 23.31
GRA level 3 $17,000 - 18,500 $22,901 - 24,922 $880 - 958 $22.02 - 23.96
GRA level 4 $17,500 - 19,000 $23,575 - 25,595 $906 - 984 $22.66 - 24.61
GRA level 5 $18,000 - 19,500 $24,248 - 26,269 $932 - 1010 $23.31 -25.25
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months
Min. - Max.		 Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
GRA level 1 $20,077 - 22,388 $772.20 - 861.09 $19.31 - 21.53
GRA level 2 $20,741 - 23,109 $797.71 - 888.80 $19.94 - 22.22
GRA level 3 $21,393 - 23,852 $822.80 - 917.40 $20.57 - 22.94
GRA level 4 $22,194 - 24,745 $853.60 - 951.71 $21.34 - 23.79
GRA level 5 $22,960 - 25,592
$883.09 - 984.29
 $22.08 - 24.61
GRA-M(3A)
A student pursing a master's degree with no relevant experience; performs assigned research.
GRA-M(3B)
Master's student with 2+ years of related experience in industry, military service, accredited
technical school, or university.
GRA-P (4A)
A student pursing the Ph.D. degree without a master's degree. Primary responsibility is to
conduct research on assigned pursuing. No relevant experience.
GRA-P (4B)
A student pursing the Ph.D. degree without a master's degree. Primary responsibility is to
conduct research on assigned pursuit. 2+ years related experience in industry, military service,
accredited technical school, or university.
GRA-PS (4C)
Ph.D. student with master's degree. Primary responsibility is to conduct research on assigned
pursing. 2+ years of related experience in industry, military service, accredited technical school,
or university.
GRA-P (5)
Students pursuing the Ph.D. degree. Primary responsibilities include involvement in final reports,
writing articles for publication, supervision of one or more students, and pursuing research on
assigned pursuing. Master's degree and/or 2+ years experience.
GRA Level 1
First-year students (pursuing a M.A. or Ph.D. degree) without prior postgraduate degree and lacking substantial experience in the research methods and skills required by the GRA position.
GRA Level 2
For students who fit one of the following four categories:
First-year students (pursuing a M.A. or Ph.D. degree) with a prior appropriate postgraduate degree yet lacking substantial experience in the research methods and skills required by the GRA position;
First-Year students pursuing a M.A. or Ph.D. yet with substantial experience in the research methods and skills required by the GRA position;
Later-year students pursuing a M.A. degree, regardless of research skills; and
Later-year students pursuing a Ph.D. degree who lack substantial experience in the research methods and skills required by the GRA position and who are making only satisfactory (as opposed to "good" or better) progress toward completion of their degree.
GRA Level 3
For students who fit one of the following two categories:
2nd or 3rd year students pursuing a Ph.D. degree who lack substantial experience in the research methods and skills required by the GRA position yet who are making good or excellent progress toward completion of their degree; and
Later-year students pursuing a Ph.D. degree yet with substantial experience in the research methods and skills required by the GRA position and who are making only satisfactory (as opposed to "good" or better) progress toward completion of their degree.
GRA Level 4
For students who fit one of the following two categories:
2nd or 3rd year students pursuing a Ph.D. degree with substantial experience in the research methods and skills required by the GRA position and who are making good or excellent progress toward completion of their degree; and
Post-3rd year students pursing a Ph.D. degree who lack substantial experience in the research methods and skills required by the GRA position yet who are making good or excellent progress toward completion of their degree.
GRA Level 5
For post-3rd-year students pursuing a Ph.D. degree with substantial experience in the research methods and skills required by the GRA position and who are making good or excellent progress toward completion of their degree.
 
Geology, Department of
Pay Categories 50% at 9 months Min. - Max.  Bi-weekly Rates Min. - Max. Hourly Rate Min. - Max.
MS1 $17,150 - 19,650 $883.11 - 1,011.84 $22.08 - 25.30
MS2/PhD0 $17,610- 20,110 $906.80 - 1,035.53 $22.67 - 25.89
PhD1 $18,080 - 20,580 $931 - 1,059.73 $23.28 - 26.49
PhD2 $18,560 - 21,060 $955.72 - 1,084.45 $23.89 - 27.11
PhD3 $19,060 - 21,560 $981.46 - 1,110.20 $24.54 - 27.76
PhD4 $19,570 - 22,070 $1007.72 - 1,136.46 $25.19- 28.41
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
M.S. Program 1A $14,788 - 19,204 $568.75 - 738.60 $14.22 - 18.47
M.S. Program 1B $15,523 - 17,731 $597.05 - 766.91 $14.93 - 19.17
Ph.D. Program 2A $16,259 - 20,676 $625.36 - 795.22 $15.63 - 19.88
Ph.D. Program 2B 
 $16,995 - 21,412 $653.67 - 823.52 $16.34 - 20.59
Ph.D. Program 2C
 $17,665 - 23,018 $679.41 - 885.29 $16.99 - 22.13
M.S. Program 1A New MS Student: Starting Master's student with no relevant experience; performs assigned research.
M.S. Program 1B Continuing MS Student: M.S. student with 1+ year of related experience or equivalent GRA experience.
Ph.D. Program 2A Starting Ph.D.: Ph.D. student conducting research on assigned project.
Ph.D. Program 2B Cont. Ph.D. Student or Ph.D. Student with M.S. Degree: Ph.D. student with 1+ year of related experience or relevant GRA experience.
Ph.D. Program 2C Post-Comprehensive: Ph.D. student who has passed comprehensive qualifying or equivalent exam.

MS1: 1st year MS graduate student with little or no research experience
MS2/PhD0: 2nd year MS student or 1st year PhD student with no MS and little research experience
PhD1: 1st through 4th year PhD student 

 
Information and Telecommunication Technology Center

Important: These guidelines are for proposal development. The payroll matrix is below.

 

Pay Categories 50% at 9 months and 100% for 3 months
Min. - Avg. - Max.
M.S. Degree
 $28,255.54 - 33,241.81 - 38,228.08
PhD-1
 $28,451.68 - 33,472.56 - 38,493.45
PhD-2
 $29,432.78 - 34,626.80 - 39,820.82
PhD-3
 $31,395.12 - 36,935.44 - 42,475.75
 
Pay Categories 50% FTE bi-weekly rates
Min. - Avg. - Max.
M.S. Degree $869.40 - 1,022.83 - 1,176.25
PhD-1
 $875.44 - 1,029.93 - 1,184.41
PhD-2 $905.62 - 1,065.44 - 1,225.26
PhD-3 $966.00 - 1,136.48 - 1,306.95
Important: These guidelines are for proposal development. The payroll matrix is below.

 

Pay Categories 50% at 9 months and 100% for 3 months
Min. - Avg. - Max.
M.S. Degree
 $26,910.07 - 31,658.90 - 36,407.74
PhD-1
 $27,096.81 - 31,878.60 - 36,660.39
PhD-2
 $28,031.23 - 232,977.91 - 37,924.60
PhD-3
 $29,900.06 - 35,176.54 - 40,453.02
 
Pay Categories 50% FTE bi-weekly rates
Min. - Avg. - Max.
M.S. Degree $828.00 - 974.12 - 1,120.24
PhD-1
 $833.75 - 980.88 - 1,128.01
PhD-2 $862.50 - 1,014.71 - 1,166.91
PhD-3 $920.00 - 1,082.36 - 1,244.71
Important: These guidelines are for proposal development. The payroll matrix is below.

 

Pay Categories 50% at 9 months and 100% for 3 months
Min. - Avg. - Max.
M.S. Degree
 $23,344.91 - 27,464.48- 31,584.39
PhD-1
 $23,474.25 - 27,617.02 - 31,759.46
PhD-2
 $24,442.37 - 28,755.43 - 33,068.83
PhD-3
 $24,481.28 - 28,801.50 - 33,121.73
 
Pay Categories 50% FTE bi-weekly rates
Min. - Avg. - Max.
M.S. Degree $718.31 - 845.06 - 971.83
PhD-1
 $722.28 - 849.75 - 977.21
PhD-2 $752.07 - 884.78 - 1017.50
PhD-3 $753.27 - 886.20 - 1,019.13
Important: These guidelines are for proposal development. The payroll matrix is below.

 

Pay Categories 50% at 9 months and 100% for 3 months
Min. - Avg. - Max.
M.S. Degree
 $22,233.22 - 26,156.73 - 30,080.24
PhD-1
 $22,356.50 - 26,301.77 - 30,247.04
PhD-2
 $23,278.34 - 27,386.28 - 31,494.23
PhD-3
 $23,315.50 - 27,430.00 - 31,544.50
 
Pay Categories 50% FTE bi-weekly rates
Min. Avg. - Max.
M.S. Degree $684.10 - 804.82 - 925.55
PhD-1
 $687.89 - 809.29 - 930.68
PhD-2 $716.26 - 842.65 - 969.05
PhD-3 $717.40 - 844.00 - 970.60

Important: These guidelines are for proposal development. The payroll matrix is below.

Pay Categories 50% at 9 months and 100% for 3 months
Min. - Avg. - Max.
M.S. Degree
 $20,277.93 - 24,856.39- 27.434.84
PhD-1
 $20,881.65 - 24,566.65 - 28,251.65
PhD-2
 $23,452.48 - 27,591.15 - 31,729.82
PhD-3
 $24,421.53 - 28,731.21 - 33,040.89

Payroll Matrix

Pay Categories 50% FTE bi-weekly rates
Min. Avg. - Max.
M.S. Degree $623.94 - 734.04 - 844.15
PhD-1
 $642.51 - 755.90 - 869.28
PhD-2 $721.16 - 848.96 - 976.30
PhD-3 $751.43 - 884.04 - 1,016.64

Important: These guidelines are for proposal development. The payroll matrix is below.

Pay Categories 50% at 9 months and 100% for 3 months
Min. - Avg. - Max.
M.S. Degree
 $20,739.47- 24,399.38 - 30,499.22
PhD-1
 $21,593 - 26,173.88 - 30,754.30
PhD-2
 $22,691.42 - 27,504.75 - 32,318.08
PhD-3
 $23,423.40 - 28,392 - 33,360.60

Payroll Matrix

Pay Categories 50% FTE bi-weekly rates
Min. Avg. - Max.
M.S. Degree $638.14 - 750.78 - 938.44
PhD-1
 $664.41 - 805.35 - 946.29
PhD-2 $698.20 - 846.30 - 994.40
PhD-3 $720.72 - 873.60 - 1,026.48
MS Degree
PhD-1: Pre Qual
PhD-2: Post Qual/Pre Comp
PhD-3: Post Comp
 
Institute for Educational Research and Public Service
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates Min. - Max. Hourly Rate Min. - Max.
MS2 $17,529.98 $674.23 $16.86
MS3 $19,116.76 $735.26 $18.38
MS4 $20,714.46 $796.71 $19.92
MS5 $22,301.24 $857.74 $21.44
PhD3 $19,116.76 $735.26 $18.38
PhD4 $20,714.46 $796.71 $19.92
PhD5 $22,301.24 $857.74 $21.44
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates Min. - Max. Hourly Rate Min. - Max.
MS1 $15,526.40 $586.40 $14.66
MS2 $16,775.20 $645.20 $16.13
MS3 $18,293.60 $703.60 $17.59
MS4 $19,822.40 $762.40 $19.06
MS5 $21,340.80 $820.80 $20.52
PhD3 $18,293.60 $703.60 $17.59
PhD4 $19,822.40 $762.40 $19.06
PhD5 $21,340.80 $820.80 $20.52
PhD6 $22,869.60 $879.60 $21.99
PhD7 $24,398.40 $938.40 $23.46
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates Min. - Max. Hourly Rate Min. - Max.
MS1 $14,518.40 $558.46 $13.96
MS2 $15,974.40 $614.31 $15.36
MS3 $17,420.00 $670.00 $16.75
MS4 $18,876.00 $726.00 $18.15
MS5 $20,332.00 $782.00 $19.55
PhD3 $17,420.00 $670.00 $16.75
PhD4 $18,876.00 $726.00 $18.15
PhD5 $20,332.00 $782.00 $19.55
PhD6 $21,777.60 $837.60 $20.94
PhD7 $23,233.60 $893.60 $22.34
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates Min. - Max. Hourly Rate Min. - Max.
MS1 $13,200 $507.69 - 558.45 $12.69 - 13.96
MS2 $14,520 $558.46 - 609.22 $13.96 - 15.23
MS3 $15,840 $609.23 - 659.00 $15.23 - 16.48
MS4 $17,160 $660.00 - 710.75 $16.50 - 17.77
MS5 $18,480 $710.76 $17.77
PhD3 $15,840 $609.23 - 659.00 $15.23 - 16.48
PhD4 $17,160 $660.00 - 710.75 $16.50 - 17.77
PhD5 $18,480 $710.76 - 761.53 $17.77 - 19.04
PhD6 $19,800 $761.54 - 812.31 $19.04 - 20.31
PhD7 $21,120 $812.31 $20.31
 
Institute for Policy and Social Research
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates Min. - Max. Hourly Rate Min. - Max.
MA $17,536 - 22,100 $674.47 - 849.98 $16.86 - 21.25
Pre-Comp PhD $19,890 - 23,794 $764.98- 915.14 $19.12 - 22.88
Post-Comp PhD $22,541 - 26,769 $866.98 - 1,029.60 $21.68 - 25.74
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates Min. - Max. Hourly Rate Min. - Max.
MA $16,701 - 21,048 $642.36 - 809.50 $16.06 - 20.24
Pre-Comp PhD $18,943 - 22,661 $735.26 $18.21 - 21.79
Post-Comp PhD $21,468 - 25,495 $825.70 - 980.57 $20.64 - 24.51
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates Min. - Max. Hourly Rate Min. - Max.
MA $16,059 - 20,238 $617.65 - 778.37 $15.44 - 19.46
Pre-Comp PhD $18,214 - 21,789 $700.53 - 838.04 $17.51 - 20.95
Post-Comp PhD $20,642 - 24,514 $793.94 - 942.86 $19.85 - 23.57
 
       
       
       
       
 
Kansas Biological Survey
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max.  Bi-weekly Rates Min. - Max. Hourly Rate Min. - Max.
GRA-M - 3A $13,926 - 20,082 $535.60 - 772.38 $13.39 - 19.31
GRA-M - 3B $13,926 - 20,738 $535.60 - 797.62 $13.39 - 19.94
GRA-P - 4A $13,926 - 21,580 $535.60 - 830.00 $13.39 - 20.75
GRA-P - 4B $13,926 - 22,194 $535.60 - 853.60 $13.39 - 21.34
GRA-P - 4C
$13,926 - 24,024
 $535.60 - 924.00 $13.39 - 23.10
GRA-PS - 5
$13,926 - 26,426 $535.60 - 1,016.40 $13.39 - 25.41
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
GRA-M - 3A $10,548 - 20,077 $405.68 - 772.20 $10.14 - 19.31
GRA-M - 3B $11,211 - 20,741 $431.20 - 797.72 $10.78 - 19.94
GRA-P - 4A $11,772 - 21,576 $452.76 - 829.84 $11.32 - 20.75
GRA-P - 4B $11,840 - 22,194 $455.40 - 853.60 $11.39 - 21.34
GRA-P - 4C $12,355 - 24,024 $475.20 - 924.00 $11.88 - 23.10
GRA-PS - 5 $13,213 - 26,426 $508.20 - 1,016.40 $12.71 - 25.41
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA-M) - 3A
A student pursuing MS/MA degree with no relevant experience, performs assigned research.
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA-M) - 3B
MS/MA student with 2+ years of related experience in industry, military service, accredited technical school, or university
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA-P) - 4A
A student pursing Ph.D. degree without Master's Degree. Primary responsibility is to conduct research on assigned pursuing. No relevant experience.
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA-P) - 4B
A student pursing Ph.D. degree without Master's Degree. Primary responsibility is to conduct research on assigned pursuing. 2+ years of related experience in industry, military service, accredited technical school, or University.
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA-P) - 4C
Ph.D. student with Master's Degree. Primary responsibility is to conduct research on assigned pursuing. 2+ years of related experience in industry, military service, accredited technical school, or university.
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA-PS) - 5
Students pursuing Ph.D. degree. Primary responsibilities include involvement in final reports, writing articles for publication, supervision of one or more students, and pursuing research on assigned pursuing. Master's Degree and/or 2+ years experience
 
Kansas Geological Survey
Payroll Guidelines PDF
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
GRA-M1 $17,325.36 - 22,787.18 $666.36 - 876.43 $16.66 - 21.91
GRA-M2 $18,222.62 - 23,708.62 $700.87 - 911.87 $17.52 - 22.80
GRA-P1 $19,151.34 - 24,614.46 $736.59 - 946.71 $18.41 - 23.67
GRA-P2 $20,057.18 - 25,518.74 $771.43 - 981.49 $19.29 - 24.54
GRA-P3 $20,961.46 - 27,331.72 $806.21 - 1,051.72 $20.16 - 26.29
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
GRA-M1 $16,579.42 - 21,805.94 $637.67 - 838.69 $15.94 - 20.97
GRA-M2 $17,437.94 - 22,687.86 $670.69 - 872.61 $16.77 - 21.82
GRA-P1 $18,326.62 - 23,554.44 $704.87 - 905.94 $17.62 - 22.65
GRA-P2 $19,193.46 - 24,419.98 $738.21 - 939.23 $18.46 -23.48
GRA-P3 $20,058.74 - 26,167.18 $771.49 - 1,006.43 $19.29 - 25.16
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
GRA-M1 $15,789.80 - 20,767.50 $607.30 - 798.75 $15.18 - 19.97
GRA-M2 $16,607.50 - 21,607.30 $638.75 - 831.05 $15.97 - 20.78
GRA-P1 $17,453.80 - 22,432.80 $671.30 - 862.80 $16.78 - 21.57
GRA-P2 $18,2279.30 - 22,362.50 $703.05 - 894.50 $17.58 - 22.36
GRA-P3 $19,103.50 - 24,921.00 $734.75 - 958.50 $18.37 - 24.64
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
GRA-M1 $15,330 - 20,163 $589.60 - 775.50 $14.74 - 19.39
GRA-M2 $16,130 - 20,978 $620.40 - 806.85 $15.51 - 20.17
GRA-P1 $16,946 - 21,779 $651.75 - 837.65 $16.29 - 20.94
GRA-P2 $17,746 - 22,580 $682.55 - 868.45 $17.06 - 21.71
GRA-P3 $18,547 - 24,196 $713.35 - 930.60 $17.83 - 23.27
GRA-M1
Starting Graduate Research Assistant - MA/MS Level
GRA-M2
Advanced Graduate Research Assistant - MA/MS Level
GRA-P1
Starting Graduate Research Assistant - PhD Level
GRA-P2
Advanced Graduate Research Assistant - PhD Level
GRA-P3
Post Comp Graduate Research Assistant - PhD Level
 
Mathematics, Department of
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
Pre-Qualified $20,073.56 - 29,441.10 $772.06 - 1132.35 $19.30 - 28.31
Post-Qualified $21,411.78 - 30,779.32 $823.53 - 1183.82 $20.59 - 29.60
Post-Preliminary
 $22,750.00 - 32,117.54 $875.00 - 1,235.29 $21.88 - 30.88
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
Pre-Qualified $18,138 - 22,136 $697.63 - 851.40 $17.44 - 21.29
Post-Qualified $18,841 - 23,236 $724.67 - 893.69 $18.12 - 22.34
Post-Preliminary $20,237 - 24,356 $778.34 - 936.76 $19.46 - 23.42
Pre-Qualified:
A GRA who has not passed all three qualified examinations. The GRA will work closely with an assigned mentor, meet the mentor on a regular basis, attend the appropriate seminars, complete required coursework, and complete research projects as assigned by the mentor.
Post-Qualified:
A GRA who has passed all three qualifying examinations. The GRA will work closely with an assigned mentor to accomplish the goals and objectives of the research projects, meet regularly with the mentor to discuss the projects, attend and participate in seminar, completed necessary coursework, and complete research projects as assigned by the mentor.
Post-Preliminary:
A GRA who has passed the preliminary examination and all three qualified examinations. The GRA will work on a research plan leading to the eventual production of a PhD dissertation. The GRA will meet regularly with an assigned mentor to discuss research progress and necessary changes in direction of the research projects, attend and participate in seminars, complete required coursework, and complete research projects assigned by the mentor.
 
Molecular Biosciences, Department of
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.
MA $25,081 $964.66 ($9,371/semester)
PhD (pre-orals) $25,081 $964.66 ($9,371/semester)
PhD (post-orals) $26,081 $1,003.14 ($9,745/semester)
These rates are comparable to the updated GTA rates for FA12.
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.
MA $24,570  $945
PhD (pre-orals) $24,570 $945
PhD (post-orals) $25,570 $983
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
MS $23,192 $892 $22.30
Pre-Comp-PhD $23,192 $892 $22.30
Post-Comp-PhD $24,206 $931 $23.28
Probationary GRA $23,192 $892 $22.30
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
MS $21,780 $837.69 $20.94
Pre-Comp-PhD $21,780 $837.69 $20.94
Post-Comp-PhD $22,780 $876.15 $21.90
Probationary GRA $21,780 $837.69 $20.94
 
Natural History Museum & Biodiversity Research Center
Payroll Guidelines PDF
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max.  Bi-weekly Rates Min. - Max. Hourly Rate Min. - Max.
GRA-M - 3A $13,655.20 - 16,120.00 $525.20 - 620.00 $13.13 - 15.50
GRA-M - 3B $13,655.20 - 18,200.00 $525.20 - 700.00 $13.13 - 17.50
GRA-P - 4A $13,655.20 - 18,720.00 $525.20 - 720.00 $13.13 - 18.00
GRA-P - 4B $13,655.20 - 20,280.00 $525.20 - 780.00 $13.13 - 19.50
GRA-P - 4C
$13,655.20 - 23,400.00
 $525.20 - 900.00 $13.13 - 22.50
GRA-PS - 5
$13,655.20 - 27,560.00 $525.20 - 1060.00 $13.13 - 26.50
Curatorial Assistant (CA) $16,373.00 $818.65 $20.46
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
GRA-M - 3A $8,840 - 16,120 $340 - 620 $8.50 - 15.50
GRA-M - 3B $9,880 - 18,200 $380 - 700 $9.50- 17.50
GRA-P - 4A $9,360 - 18,720 $360 - 720 $9 - 18
GRA-P - 4B $10,920 - 20,280 $420-780 $10.50 - 19.50
GRA-P - 4C $12,480 - 23,400 $480 - 900 $12.00 - 22.50
GRA-PS - 5 $13,000 - 27,560 $500 - 1,060 $12.50 - 26.50
Curatorial Assistant (CA) $15,668.00 $783.40 $19.58
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA-M) - 3A
A student pursuing MS/MA degree with no relevant experience, performs assigned research.
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA-M) - 3B
MS/MA student with 2+ years of related experience in industry, military service, accredited technical school, or university
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA-P) - 4A
A student pursing Ph.D. degree without Master's Degree. Primary responsibility is to conduct research on assigned pursuing. No relevant experience.
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA-P) - 4B
A student pursing Ph.D. degree without Master's Degree. Primary responsibility is to conduct research on assigned pursuing. 2+ years of related experience in industry, military service, accredited technical school, or University.
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA-P) - 4C
Ph.D. student with Master's Degree. Primary responsibility is to conduct research on assigned pursuing. 2+ years of related experience in industry, military service, accredited technical school, or university.
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA-PS) - 5
Students pursuing Ph.D. degree. Primary responsibilities include involvement in final reports, writing articles for publication, supervision of one or more students, and pursuing research on assigned pursuing. Master's Degree and/or 2+ years experience
 
Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
Pre-Comprehensive Exam or M.S. $19,500 - 24,000 $750.00 - 923.08 $18.75 - 23.08
Post-Comprehensive Exam
 $20,000 - 24,500 $769.23 - 942.31 $19.23 - 23.56
Students on Fellowships or Training Grants $19,500 - 28,500 $750.00 - 1,096.15 $18.75 - 27.40
Pre-Comprehensive Exam or M.S.:
GRA's whom are Ph.D. aspirants and students terminating with a Masters degree performing laboratory research in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry. These individuals work closely with a faculty mentor of their choosing. As determined by the faculty mentor and Department, the GRA will provide written and oral progress reports bi-annually, participate in Departmental seminars and follow and attend all safety and training programs pertinent to their research programs. These GRAs are expected to complete a limited experimental or theoretical work plan. The research project in this period has a scope and depth appropriate to a Master's level dissertation.
Post-Comprehensive Exam:
GRA's whom are Ph.D. candidates will perform laboratory research in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry. These individuals will have satisfactorily passed both comprehensive written and oral examinations. These individuals work closely with a faculty mentor of their choosing. As determined by the faculty mentor and the individual's doctoral dissertation committee, the GRA will provide written and oral progress reports, participate in Departmental seminars and follow and attend all safety and training programs pertinent to their research programs. These GRAs are expected to complete an advanced experimental or theoretical work plan. The research project in this period has a scope and depth appropriate to a Ph.D. level dissertation.
Fellowships or Training Grants:
GRA's participating in training grants or fellowships will be performing laboratory research in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry. These individuals work closely with a faculty mentor of their choosing. As determined by the faculty mentor and Department, the pre-comprehensive graduate student will provide written and oral progress reports bi-annually, participate in Departmental seminars and follow and attend all safety and training programs pertinent to their research programs, training grants and/or fellowship requirements. Pre-comprehensive exam graduate students (Ph.D. aspirants) are expected to complete a limited experimental or theoretical work plan. The research project in this period has a scope and depth appropriate to a Master's level dissertation. As determined by the faculty mentor and the individual's doctoral dissertation committee, the post-comprehensive graduate student will provide written and oral progress reports, participate in Departmental seminars and follow and attend all safety and training programs pertinent to their research programs.
 
Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months  Bi-weekly Rates
MA $22,000 $750.00 - 923.08
PhD (pre-comp)
 $22,000 $769.23 - 942.31
PhD (post-comp) $22,000 $750.00 - 1,096.15
 
Physics & Astronomy, Department of
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. Bi-weekly Rates
Min.		 Hourly Rate
Min. 
MS Candidates $24,844.30 $955.55  $23.89
Pre-comp PhD Candidates $24,844.30 $955.55  $23.89
Post-Comp PhD  $24,844.30 $955.55  $23.89
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
MS Candidates $18,200 - 23,200 $700 - 892.31 $17.50 - 22.31
Pre-comp PhD Candidates $19,318 - 25,038 $743 - 963 $18.58 - 24.08
Post-Comp PhD (first year) $20,098 - 25,220 $773 - 970 $19.33 - 24.25
Post-Comp PhD (subsequent years) $20,800 - 25,350 $800 - 975 $20.00 - $24.38
Probationary GRA $17,680 - 23,200 $680 - 892.31 $17.00 - 22.31
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
MS Candidates $15,600 - 20,900 $600.00 - 803.85 $15.00 - 20.10
Pre-comp PhD Candidates $15,600 - 20,900 $600.00 - 803.85 $15.00 - 20.10
Post-Comp PhD (first year) $16,120 - 23,320 $620.00 - 896.92 $15.50 - 22.42
Post-Comp PhD (subsequent years) $16,120 - 25,465 $620.00 - 979.42 $15.50 - 24.49
Probationary GRA $15,080 - 18,700 $580.00 - 719.23 $14.50 - 17.98
 
Policy Research Institute
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
MA $15,028 - 19,572.80 $578.00 - 752.80 $14.45 - 18.52
Pre-comp PhD Candidates $17,336.80 - 20,737.60 $666.80 - 797.60 $16.67 - 19.94
Post-Comp PhD  $19,645.60 - 23,337.60 $755.60 - 897.60 $18.89 - 22.44
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
MA $13,628 - 17,472 $524.16 - 672.00 $13.10 - 16.80
Pre-comp PhD Candidates $15,725 - 18,812 $604.80 - 723.52 $15.12 - 18.09
Post-Comp PhD $17,821 - 21,164 $685.44 - 814.02 $17.14 - 20.35
 
Psychology, Department of
Pay Categories Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.
Pre-MA $683.16 - 1000
Pre-comp PhD  $683.16 - 1000
Post-Comp PhD  $683.16 - 1000
Pay Categories Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.
Pre-MA $676.23 - 1000
Pre-comp PhD  $676.23 - 1000
Post-Comp PhD  $676.23 - 1000
Pay Categories Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.
Pre-MA $669.30 - 1000
Pre-comp PhD  $669.30 - 1000
Post-Comp PhD  $669.30 - 1000
Pay Categories Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.
Pre-MA $663.61 - 668.07
Pre-comp PhD  $605.98 - 727.09
Post-Comp PhD  $660.89 - 786.08
Pay Categories 50% at 12 months Min. - Max. Bi-weekly Rates
Min. - Max.		 Hourly Rate
Min. - Max.
MA $9,791.96 - 11,874.70 $504.00 - 611.20 $12.60 - 15.28
Pre-comp PhD  $10,771.16 - 12,923.84 $554.40 - 665.20 $13.86 - 16.63
Post-Comp PhD $11,750.36 - 13.972.98 $604.80 - 719.20 $15.12 - 17.98
 
Social Welfare, School of
Payroll Guidelines PDF
GRA I
Responsibility for specific tasks within a project directed and conducted under close supervision. Examples: data collection, data coding and entry, data analysis, student unit supervision, conducting and writing a literature review.
GRA II
May perform functions similar to the GRA I with additional responsibilities for planning, conducting and implementing project activities. Operational responsibility for project remains with faculty or senior staff. May be viewed as a contact or liaison to external groups. Examples: curriculum development, training, targeted technical assistance and consultation, project/program evaluation.
GRA III
Has responsibility for the planning and operation of a project or projects in a more autonomous fashion than the GRA I or II with only broad guidance from a faculty supervisor. May supervise other students on the project and takes the lead in working with external parties necessary to the project. Examples: operational responsibility for the entire project.