The Auburn University Scholarship 2026 offers a fully funded graduate assistantship for exceptional students seeking to pursue Master’s or PhD programs in the United States of America.
This opportunity provides full tuition coverage and an annual living stipend to support students throughout their studies, making it one of the most competitive assistantship programs for international and domestic applicants.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Annual Living Stipend | Health Insurance
- IELTS Requirement: No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 25, 2025
Scholarship Details
An MS Assistantship is available beginning Spring 2026 in the Department of Crop, Soil & Environmental Sciences at Auburn University. This assistantship is part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary research initiative focused on wetland hydrology and biogeochemistry, exploring innovative strategies to detect hydric soils in complex environments.
The program seeks highly motivated students eager to contribute to impactful environmental research supporting wetland conservation and restoration under the USDA-NRCS Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE) Program. Students will work alongside leading researchers to advance the understanding of soil and hydrological processes in wetland systems.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Auburn University Scholarship 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Soil Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
- Possess strong writing and communication skills.
- Demonstrate proficiency in R or Python for data analysis and modeling.
- Hold a valid U.S. driver’s license for fieldwork and site visits.
Desired Qualifications:
- Background in wetland soils, biogeochemistry, or soil hydrology.
- Experience with machine learning and image processing in R.
- Strong statistical analysis skills, including time series analysis.
- Experience with hydrological modeling tools such as Hydrus.
- Additional knowledge in digital soil mapping and soil morphology is an added advantage.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the Auburn University Scholarship 2026 will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage for the duration of the program.
- Annual living stipend (amount commensurate with university policy).
- Comprehensive health insurance throughout the study period.
Project Objectives
The Auburn University research team will focus on the following project components:
- IRIS Film Implementation: Testing the effectiveness of IRIS films in detecting anaerobic soil conditions in smectitic soils.
- Soil Morphology and Biogeochemistry Linkages: Correlating IRIS film results with changes in soil morphology, hydrology, and biogeochemical properties.
- Field Evaluation of Rhizosphere Cameras: Comparing IRIS rhizosphere camera performance with standard IRIS film outcomes.
- Protocol Development: Developing customized IRIS protocols for smectitic soils using data on Mn coating removal and time-of-saturation measurements.
How to Apply
To apply for the Auburn University Scholarship 2026, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Visit the official scholarship webpage
- Complete the online application form and upload all required documents
- Submit the application and await further instructions or feedback from the research lab
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