Troy University, Alabama, USA, is inviting applications for a funded Master’s research assistantship open to both domestic and international students.
The Troy University Scholarship 2027 provides up to $13,000 annually through a graduate teaching assistantship, consisting of a stipend and tuition support. The successful candidate will join the Master of Science in Environmental and Biological Sciences as a thesis-track student.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: $13,000 Annual Funding | $8,000 Stipend | $5,000 Tuition Support
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: September 21, 2026
Troy University Scholarship Details
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Troy University is accepting applications for an M.S. research position titled “Developing and Applying a New Computational Tool for Large-Scale Biogeography, Ecology, and Evolution Research.”
The selected student will contribute to a research project focused on developing computational tools for standardising diverse citizen-science, biogeographic, ecological, and phenotypic datasets into phylogenetically informed formats.
The project will also explore new approaches for conducting large-scale analyses in Biogeography, Ecology, and Evolution (BEE).
The position provides two years of support through graduate teaching assistantships and tuition assistance. Teaching responsibilities may vary by semester and typically include assisting with or teaching biological courses and laboratories, including statistics-related courses.
The successful candidate will be enrolled as a thesis-track student in the Master of Science in Environmental and Biological Sciences.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Troy University Masters Scholarship 2027, applicants should:
- Hold a BS degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
- Have some experience or interest in computer programming.
- Possess basic familiarity with R and proficiency in at least one programming language, such as:
- R
- Python
- C
- Demonstrate strong analytical abilities and an interest in statistical data analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate:
- Enthusiasm for birds and ornithological research.
- Proficiency in R or a strong willingness to become highly proficient.
- Strong scientific writing skills.
Admission Requirements
The Troy University Graduate School requires:
- A completed online application form and application fee.
- A BA/BS degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Official transcripts from all universities attended.
- The appropriate standardised admission examination.
- A letter of recommendation.
For admission to the Environmental and Biological Sciences programme, applicants generally need:
- A BS degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.5 GPA, or 3.0 GPA over the last 30 semester hours.
- Coursework equivalent to:
- Chemistry I
- Chemistry II
- Ecology
- Statistics
- A junior/senior-level Biology course
- A GRE score of 290.
Some course requirements may be waived depending on the academic background of the selected candidate.
Benefits of Troy University Scholarship 2027
The graduate teaching assistantship provides:
- $13,000 annual support.
- $8,000 annual stipend.
- $5,000 annual tuition support.
- Two years of graduate assistantship support.
- Additional salary funding may become available, subject to successful grant applications.
- Other supplemental funding opportunities may also be introduced as they become available.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following:
- Letter of interest explaining how their experience and academic background match the position requirements and why they are interested in the research project.
- CV or résumé, including unofficial transcripts.
- Email addresses and phone numbers of at least two references familiar with their work.
- GRE scores, if available.
How to Apply
To apply for the Troy University Scholarship 2027, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Visit the official programme webpage for further information.
- Prepare the required application materials as one PDF document.
- Send the PDF to Dr. Alban Guillaumet at [email protected].
- Title the document “Last Name_First Name_ MS BEE”.
- Include “MS BEE” in the email subject line.
- Direct general enquiries about the research position to Dr. Alban Guillaumet at [email protected].
To begin the application process, visit the official Troy University website
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