Stipend and Benefits

The stipend is currently $27,000 for twelve months. Group major medical and life insurance are provided at a reasonable rate as part of the benefit package. Interns receive $500 for travel/professional expenses and the Department provides computer access. The intern is entitled to the various benefits associated with employment by the State of West Virginia. In addition to approximately 10 paid holidays, interns have 2 weeks of personal leave time. Interns are provided with 5 additional days of professional leave for conferences and workshops or dissertation-related events.