For both local and foreign students studying range science, the University of Idaho Graduate Scholarship provides a fully paid research assistantship. The job offers free accommodation, full tuition coverage, and a $31,000 annual stipend. The position is located in the Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension, and Education Center (NMCREEC) and is supported by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Animal, Veterinary, and Food Sciences. The chosen applicant will oversee a group of technicians and students, working directly with cattle producers to achieve project goals. Additionally, they will often interact with federal or state land management organizations as well as scientists. This award offers graduate students studying agricultural and environmental sciences financial support, professional networking opportunities, and outstanding research experience.
Eligibility Criteria :
- must have a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline within three months of beginning work.
- Exhibit outstanding communication and leadership abilities.
- Have a current driver’s license, a strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
- Be prepared to carry out fieldwork in difficult and isolated settings with a range of weather conditions.
- Candidates that are enthusiastic about the field and have experience with agricultural technologies, vegetation monitoring, animal handling, and/or geographic mapping (e.g., ArcGIS, onX) are given preference.
- Applicants having a track record of publication, grant writing, and presenting research to academic or stakeholder audiences are given extra preference.
Experience that is beneficial includes:
- residing or employed in rural regions.
- experience working as a range technician or in agricultural or ranching activities.
- operating 4WD vehicles, pulling trailers, and ATVs/UTVs.
The United States of America is the host nation.
Study Abroad Location: The United States
Category: PhD Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships
All countries are eligible to apply.
Benefits of the scholarship include free housing, a $31,000 annual living stipend, and full tuition coverage.
Language Requirement: IELTS is not necessary.
Benefits :
- $31,000 is the annual salary.
- Research Opportunities: In accordance with the financed project, the chosen candidate may create and implement autonomous research goals.
Included in professional development are:
- Design and execution of scientific research.
- Requirement for publications that undergo peer review.
- giving presentations at stakeholder and scientific gatherings.
- Outreach and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
- networking and multidisciplinary training.
- experience in grant writing, project management, and leadership.
- Housing Benefit: There are on-site dorms with common living spaces and private sleeping accommodations.
- Note: The chosen applicant may choose to live somewhere else; staying in the dorm is not required.
Deadline: December 1, 2025
