The University of Nevada Scholarship offers applicants full study support including a stipend ($24,000/year) plus a tuition waiver and student health benefits for 2+ years.
The scholarship is available to students from countries all over the world.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $24,000 Living Stipend | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: February 10, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Nevada Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Nevada Reno seeks a graduate research assistant (MS student) in wildlife ecology to study the contributions of trace mineral elements and space use on elk survival in Nevada.
The research project seeks to understand potential causes of puzzling springtime mortality of elk in northern Nevada that may contribute to population declines.
The student will collaborate with Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) staff to evaluate whether spring mortality is driven by trace mineral deficiencies, novel diseases, space use, and/or landscape-scale factors.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Have a BS in ecology, wildlife biology, or related field.
- Be interested in population, disease, and/or landscape ecology and possess experience with field research, statistical analysis, and/or R programming.
- Be motivated, enthusiastic, creative, collaborative, and productive, with strong oral and written communication skills.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- Stipend ($24,000/year)
- Tuition waiver and
- Health benefits for 2+ years
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare:
- Cover letter
- CV,l
- Unofficial transcripts
- Contact information for 3 references
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Send an email containing a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for 3 references to Brian Folt (bfolt@unr.edu).
- Interested applicants are welcome to reach out with questions via email before applying.
- The group will begin reviewing applications on 10 February 2025 and the position will be open until filled.
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