Music Cognition Graduate Research Assistantship Program

The Ohio State University Psychology Department is pleased to announce financial support for a graduate student research assistantship (GRA), for a student who seeks training in the OSU cognitive psychology PhD program with a specialization in music cognition. This award includes a 9-month stipend, with additional summer funding negotiable. Stipend amounts are commensurate with advancement in the PhD program (currently ranging from $890/month to $1190/month), and include a tuition and fee waiver. GRA appointments range from one to four years, depending on the qualifications of the candidate.

Candidates should apply to the cognitive psychology program through the Psychology Department. Application materials may be requested from:

Sandra Daly, Graduate Admissions Office
Psychology Dept, Ohio State University
123 Townshend Hall
1885 Neil Ave
Columbus OH 43210

or by consulting the Graduate Admissions information page at the Psychology Departent web site.

Candidates should specify in their Statement of Research Interests (part of the application materials) an interest in the Music Cognition Graduate Research Assistantship. Candidates should also emphasize the match of their research interests with those of faculty at Ohio State in their Statement of Research Interests. Awards will be based on merit (GRE and GPA information that must accompany the application) as well as match to faculty interests. Information on faculty in music cognition or in the cognitive psychology area can be obtained at the Psychology Department web site or through the Center for Cognitive Science . Applicants are encouraged to contact Psychology Department faculty prior to submission of the application.

The Deadline for application to Ohio State University graduate programs with full consideration for financial aid is Jan 1, 1999.

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