Description
The Doctoral Study Program (DSP) helps SNL fill critical and urgent business needs with specialized degree requirements that enhance a full-time regular employee’s ability to perform SNL job assignments in support of SNL’s mission.
Eligibility
Full-time regular employees are eligible for nomination for DSP participation if they are classified in the MLS or MTS ladder and meet all of the following criteria:
- Been on roll for a minimum of one year
- Participated in at least one performance period and sustained a "FC" or better
- Have strong academic credentials
- Have a Master of Science degree
Benefits
- Pursue a graduate degree on a full-time basis while remaining on roll but being absent from SNL
- Receive a reduced salary that does not change during program participation (from 60% to 75% based on credited service post bachelors)
- Full-time regular employee benefits while in program with the exception of vacation accrual
- Payment of tuition without annual caps
- Relocation benefits
- Campus visit
Requirements
- PhD must be earned within three years
- "B" or better per course
- Service requirement of one for one
