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I would definitely be up for it. I connected my Pitt mail account to Facebook. So, we could make a group inside of the larger listing of Pitt groups. Also, did anyone else get an e-mail about a new GSA position and is planning to pursue it? I am definitely considering it, but this seems like something aimed more towards doctoral students specifically.

Here's more information on assistantships that I've gotten so far from the student director. As far as assistantships go, TA are non-existent as obviously there are no undergrads for TAs to teach, but he was still somewhat vague about other GA positions. As far as I know, any positions available through GSPIA will be posted throughout the year, but this could just be normal hourly wage work as opposed to anything that'd count in the way of tuition. I also heard back from the Ford Institute, and they don't offer paid research assistantships. So, I'm assuming they offer seminars, networking opportunities, and volunteer stuff. I hope this helps anyone with questions.

I just heard back from my grad admissions advisor today. Assistantships aren't officially posted anywhere, but we will receive e-mails about vacancies should assistantship positions open. It is relieving to hear though that assistantships aren't just reserved for doctoral students though they are still extremely competitive.

I received an e-mail about a week ago letting me know that I was accepted for Int. Dev. (Human Security). I just got my funding letter today and was awarded a half-ride. Someone contacted me from the Ford Institute for Human Security...so, hopefully this means an assistantship is in the works too for me. :S Does anyone else know anymore about the assistantship application process?