Graduate Assistantships in Electrical & Computer Engineering: The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) invites applications for multiple fully funded Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) and Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) positions starting Spring 2026 or Fall 2026.
These assistantships provide a monthly stipend and a full tuition waiver.
Scholarship Information (Graduate Assistantships in Electrical & Computer Engineering)
- Program: PhD or MS in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- Funding: Full tuition waiver plus monthly stipend
- Host Country: United States of America
- Host University: University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
- Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Start Term: Spring 2026 or Fall 2026
- Open to: International and U.S. students
Benefits
- Full tuition coverage
- Competitive monthly stipend
- Opportunity to work as a Graduate Research or Teaching Assistant
- Access to cutting-edge research facilities and industry collaborations
Research Areas
UAH ECE faculty and students conduct research in:
- Software & hardware systems
- Cyber-physical systems
- Mobile & wireless networks
- Cybersecurity
- Electronics and antennas
- Communications and controls
- Applied machine learning
Requirements (Graduate Assistantships in Electrical & Computer Engineering)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Passion for research and innovation
- Must meet UAH’s graduate admission requirements
- English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS) for international applicants
Documents Needed
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Academic CV
- Statement of Purpose
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- English proficiency test scores (international applicants)
- Passport or national ID
How to Apply (Graduate Assistantships in Electrical & Computer Engineering)
- Prepare Your Application
- Review the program details and gather all required documents.
- Submit Online
- Apply through UAH’s Graduate Admissions portal:
- Indicate Interest in Assistantships
Express your interest in Graduate Research or Teaching Assistantships within the application.
Application Deadlines
- Spring 2026 Start: Apply by UAH’s posted Spring 2026 deadlines.
- Fall 2026 Start: Apply by the Fall 2026 priority deadlines.
Why Choose UAH ECE
UAH is a research-focused institution in Huntsville, Alabama, consistently ranked among the best U.S. cities for technology, research, and quality of life. Graduates secure positions at leading companies and research labs including AMD, IBM, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Intel, Micron, Western Digital, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman.