PI Sabrina McNew, a leading research supervisor, is currently recruiting Master’s and PhD students for fully funded graduate assistantships at the University of Arizona, USA.
The University of Arizona Scholarships provide tuition coverage, health insurance, and a living stipend of $22,000 per year for selected candidates.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $22,000 Stipend/Year | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: December 1, 2025
Scholarship Details
The University of Arizona Graduate Assistantship 2026 offers international students an opportunity to join the graduate program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology under the supervision of PI Sabrina McNew. The McNew Lab is a collaborative and diverse research group with a strong focus on birds, parasites, and pathogens. The lab uses a wide range of methods, including field ecology, captive experiments, genomics, immunology, and statistical analyses, to better understand host-parasite interactions.
Funding is available for multiple projects, including:
- MSc Project (January 2026): Study on nestling welfare in response to Philornis parasitism in the Galapagos, co-supervised with Sabine Tebbich (University of Vienna). Requirements: Interest in international fieldwork, advanced/native Spanish or German.
- PhD Project (August 2026): Research on the ecology and evolution of Galapagos birds in response to parasitism. Requirements: Interest in international fieldwork, advanced/native Spanish, and interest or experience in genomics.
- PhD Project (August 2026): Study of host-parasite interactions in Sonoran birds. Requirements: Interest in fieldwork, with prior experience working with birds or parasites preferred.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the University of Arizona Graduate Assistantship 2026, applicants must:
- Have prior experience working with wild birds and/or parasites (specific skills not mandatory).
- Possess a strong conceptual background in ecology and evolution.
- Be capable of articulating clear and innovative research ideas.
- Be self-motivated, yet eager to work in a supportive and collaborative team.
- Demonstrate strong alignment between their research interests and those of the McNew Lab.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful candidates for the University of Arizona Scholarship 2026 will receive:
- Full Tuition Coverage
- Annual Stipend of $22,000
- Health Insurance
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Arizona Scholarship 2026:
- Visit the scholarship application portal.
- Submit all required application materials before the deadline of December 1, 2025.
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