What it covers
A tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend in exchange for teaching or research duties — the most common way Bangladeshi students fund a PhD in North America.
Who can apply
Admitted graduate students, typically in research degrees. Strong English (especially speaking) is required for teaching assistantships.
How to apply
- Apply for admission by the department's funding deadline, which is often earlier than the general one.
- Tick the assistantship box on the application — many departments consider you automatically.
- Email professors whose research matches yours, since RA funding comes from their grants.
- Follow up with the graduate coordinator after admission about available positions.
Documents you will need
- SOP
- Academic CV
- Three recommendation letters
- Transcripts
- GRE (where required)
- TOEFL/IELTS with a strong speaking score
Tips from successful applicants
- Apply by the funding deadline, not the final deadline — the money is allocated first.
- A supervisor with an active grant is worth more than a higher-ranked university with none.
- Ask how many years of funding are guaranteed before you accept.