by Fingers-Crossed » Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:56 am
You can receive both, but it has to be approved. Their intention in not wanting their students to work is that they want us focused on our studies and not outside distractions. However, if the research is directly related to your area of study and your dissertation, I don't see why they would object since the research needs to be done whether you're being paid or not.
Keep in mind, that several people on here would recommend that if you already have your tuition paid and a stipend of 25-30K that you not bother with SMART as the headaches and disappointments in Phase 2 simply aren't worth the extra income. I have not taken their advice and am hoping to receive this scholarship, however I wasn't offered as much of a stipend for my graduate studies (I am just starting on my Master's, although I intend to get my PhD, my school doesn't consider students for full funding until they have completed their MS). Half my tuition paid and a 13K stipend isn't enough to keep me from looking for other options.
This is from the SMART website:
Participants are generally not permitted to accept employment outside the Program. Upon prior written approval from the SMART Program Office, a Participant may accept a position as a teaching assistant or research assistant if the activity directly and substantially contributes to the participant's academic progress. Other employment may be authorized on a limited basis in the discretion of the SMART Program Office. Participants are not permitted to work more than 16 hours per week. The SMART Program Office reserves the right to limit the number of hours worked and/or revoke authorization for outside employment if, in the opinion of the SMART Program Office, the work negatively impacts the Participant's grades or ability to fulfill the terms of the service agreement.
You can receive both, but it has to be approved. Their intention in not wanting their students to work is that they want us focused on our studies and not outside distractions. However, if the research is directly related to your area of study and your dissertation, I don't see why they would object since the research needs to be done whether you're being paid or not.
Keep in mind, that several people on here would recommend that if you already have your tuition paid and a stipend of 25-30K that you not bother with SMART as the headaches and disappointments in Phase 2 simply aren't worth the extra income. I have not taken their advice and am hoping to receive this scholarship, however I wasn't offered as much of a stipend for my graduate studies (I am just starting on my Master's, although I intend to get my PhD, my school doesn't consider students for full funding until they have completed their MS). Half my tuition paid and a 13K stipend isn't enough to keep me from looking for other options.
This is from the SMART website:
Participants are generally not permitted to accept employment outside the Program. Upon prior written approval from the SMART Program Office, a Participant may accept a position as a teaching assistant or research assistant if the activity directly and substantially contributes to the participant's academic progress. Other employment may be authorized on a limited basis in the discretion of the SMART Program Office. Participants are not permitted to work more than 16 hours per week. The SMART Program Office reserves the right to limit the number of hours worked and/or revoke authorization for outside employment if, in the opinion of the SMART Program Office, the work negatively impacts the Participant's grades or ability to fulfill the terms of the service agreement.