Work Study

Work study involves paid positions in the labs and offices of the Psychology department. To participate, you must be eligible for work study support. Most professors are able to hire at least one work study student per quarter. If you are interested, the first step is to learn about the current research in specific labs and to identify professors with whom you think you might want to work. One way to do this is to read the online faculty profiles. Each profile includes a brief description of the faculty member's research interests and a link to additional information. You can also look at recent publications by faculty members. Some are on the bulletin board on the second floor of Swift Hall, and you can find many others in the university library.

When you have decided upon a lab that suits your interests, approach the faculty member or his or her lab supervisor. The best time to get hired into a work study position is at the start of the academic year. You can also check the Work Study Office's list of available positions in the Psychology Department, as well as those available in other departments.