Graduate
Graduate Student Opportunities at IHRC
The Immigration History Research Center (IHRC) offers opportunities for UMN graduate students studying any aspect of migration to network, share experiences and expertise, meet with established scholars, and engage in professional development. This dedicated programming is a mix of in-person and online events for graduate students across disciplines. The IHRC aims to serve as a resource for academic expertise, a safe place to share works-in-progress, and a hub for migration-related research and funding support.
Funding, Networking, and Programming Opportunities
Graduate Assistant
The IHRC hires at least one Graduate Assistant each year. The primary responsibility of IHRC GAs is to organize dedicated programming for and by UMN graduate students, and to work towards building a strong community of interdisciplinary graduate students doing migration-related work. Additionally, the GA may be responsible for other administrative, event, and communication support.
Meet the 2025-26 IHRC Graduate Assistant, Xun Yu.
Pay Rate for Graduate Assistantships
The minimum pay rate for graduate assistantships in the College of Liberal Arts for the 2025-26 academic year is $28.94/hour.
College Resources for Graduate Students
Visit CLA’s website for graduate students to learn about collegiate funding opportunities, student support, career services, and more.