The Auburn University Scholarship is a fully funded graduate assistantship for students seeking to pursue postgraduate studies in the United States of America (USA).
The Auburn University Graduate Assistantship 2025 offers full tuition coverage and annual living stipends of up to $26,500 for qualified Master’s and Doctoral candidates.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $26,500 Stipend/Year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: July 31, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Simonis Lab at Auburn University is accepting applications from graduate students to carry out research on seasonal pathogen dynamics and bat health across various field sites and highway culverts throughout Alabama.
Graduate students will develop independent research projects within the lab’s broader mission, focusing on:
- Year-round shifts in bat infections and coinfections
- Seasonal changes in bat immunity under stressors like infections, contaminants, and land use
- General ecological and conservation research relating to bat health in the southeastern US
Research will include a mix of fieldwork, lab work, and quantitative analysis. PhD candidates are preferred, though highly qualified Master’s students will also be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Auburn University Graduate Assistantship, applicants must meet the following:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology or wildlife-related field
- Strong motivation and professionalism
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Capability to develop research questions
- Meet admission requirements for:
- Valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain one)
Desired Qualifications:
- MS degree in biology or wildlife-related field (for PhD applicants only)
- Wildlife and/or bat handling experience
- Experience in biological sampling
- Bat survey and identification skills
- Laboratory technical experience
- Quantitative analysis skills
- Prior experience in fieldwork, technical, or scientific research
Scholarship Benefits
Successful candidates will receive:
- Full tuition coverage
- PhD students: $26,500 per year + benefits
- MS students: $23,500 per year + benefits
Responsibilities for Auburn University Scholarship
Graduate students will be expected to:
- Conduct literature reviews
- Organize and manage research datasets
- Collaborate in generating and analyzing research data through:
- Field data collection and wildlife sampling
- Laboratory testing via molecular assays and microscopy
- Statistical analysis using R programming language
- Work with professionals from diverse institutions and disciplines
- Supervise undergraduate assistants when necessary
- Write and publish results in peer-reviewed journals
- Present findings at scientific conferences (local, national, international)
- Meet academic and program deadlines
- Contribute to an inclusive and supportive environment in the lab and university community
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare to submit:
- A cover letter (2 pages max) including:
- The graduate program of interest (PhD or MS)
- Research interests
- Previous relevant experience
- Career goals
- Resume or CV
- Contact details for 2–3 professional references
How to Apply
To apply for the Auburn University Graduate Assistantship, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click HERE to visit the official scholarship webpage
- Email the following materials as a single PDF document to Dr. Molly Simonis at [email protected] with the subject line: “AU Potential Graduate Student”
Applications close on July 31, 2025, but early submission is encouraged as review is on a rolling basis.
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