For Master’s and PhD students, the Texas A&M University Scholarship is a fully supported graduate assistantship that offers a full tuition waiver, benefits (including medical coverage during a waiting time), and a monthly salary of up to $35,000. These assistantships, which start in summer/fall 2026 or spring 2027, are funded by Drs. Charles Randklev and Roel Lopez of the Texas A&M Natural Resource Institute and the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management. The study focuses on creating predictive models for freshwater mussels and assessing emersion tolerance to provide environmental flow (eFlow) recommendations. In order to connect physiological restrictions to flow management and conservation tactics in Texas river systems, students will use environmental and hydrologic data to identify factors influencing mussel survival.
Eligibility Criteria :
PhD Assistantship:
- Master’s degree in biology or a similar discipline
- GPA over 3.5, GRE scores above the 70th percentile (156 verbal, 159 quantitative), PADI or comparable SCUBA certification, and prior research expertise in environmental modeling and statistics
MS Assistantship:
- BS in biology or a similar discipline
- Prior experience conducting research in aquatic ecology, community ecology, or ecotoxicology GPA greater than 3.0 GRE scores higher than the 60th percentile (153 verbal, 156 quantitative)
Every applicant ought to:
- Have excellent communication abilities in writing, speaking, and analysis.
- Be able to work independently and with attention to detail
- possess a current driver’s license and insurance.
- Be at ease working outside and in the water in a variety of weather conditions.
The United States of America (USA) is the host country.
Scholarships for postgraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies
All countries are eligible.
Reward: A $35,000 yearly living allowance and full scholarship
IELTS is not necessary for the English language test.
Benefits :
- For four years, a full PhD assistantship (grant-funded Research Assistantship) will be offered for about $35,000 yearly, including tuition and compensation ($9,000 plus $26,000).
- For two years, a full MS assistantship (grant-funded Research Assistantship) will be offered, paying about $32,000 annually (about $9,000 plus $23,000).
- There might be more funding and scholarship options.
