Applications are now open for the University of Arkansas Monticello Scholarship 2026, a fully funded Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) designed for exceptional postgraduate and PhD candidates who want to study in the United States.
This prestigious opportunity includes full tuition coverage, an annual stipend of $26,664–$48,664, plus additional funding for research conferences and presentations.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Up to $48,664 per year | Travel & Conference Funding
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: December 15, 2025
Scholarship Details
The University of Arkansas Monticello Graduate Research Assistantship is a fully funded academic position in Environmental Dynamics. The selected student will conduct independent research based on their interests and join a collaborative research team across the University of Arkansas System.
Research themes include:
- How landscape changes influence waterfowl distribution
- Movement patterns and identification of important wildlife corridors
- Impact of clean energy development on waterfowl behavior
- Seasonal habitat selection and distribution modeling
- Wetland habitat design to support sustainable waterfowl populations
The GRA will work with interdisciplinary researchers and external partners such as:
- The Lower Mississippi Valley Joint Venture
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree with relevant research experience or a Master’s degree in:
- Ecology
- Wildlife Science
- Geospatial Sciences
- Ecological Modeling
- Landscape Ecology
- Or related fields
- Demonstrate quantitative and GIS proficiency (R, Python, spatial analysis)
- Show strong scientific writing and communication skills
- Be willing to engage in occasional fieldwork and teamwork
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with animal movement data (Telemetry/GPS, step-selection, recursion/UDs)
- Background in habitat/species distribution modeling
- Familiarity with remote sensing or landscape change studies
- Record of peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations
Scholarship Benefits
Selected candidates will receive:
- Annual stipend: $26,664
- Full tuition waiver
- Conference travel and presentation funding
- Partial health insurance (66% covered)
- Eligibility for additional 4-year doctoral fellowships:
- DDF: $22,000 per year
- DAF: $12,000 per year
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare:
- Cover letter (summary of research experience and interests)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- GPA and GRE Score
- Names and contact details of three referees
How to Apply
To apply, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click HERE to access the program webpage
- Email all required materials as a single PDF to:
- Use the subject line: “Application for Waterfowl Assistantship”
- Applications will be reviewed immediately and remain open until filled
- The program encourages applicants from all backgrounds and promotes an inclusive research environment
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