Baylor University is now accepting applications for its fully funded Graduate Scholarship for international students interested in pursuing a PhD degree in the United States.
The Baylor University Graduate Scholarship offers full tuition coverage, annual stipends, health insurance, and graduate assistantship opportunities for outstanding candidates interested in ecological and environmental research.
Successful applicants will join the Global Ecology and Conservation Lab at Baylor University and contribute to innovative research addressing global environmental and socio-ecological challenges.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States
- Host Institution: Baylor University
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $33,000 Annual Stipend | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Baylor University Graduate Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded PhD opportunity hosted by the Global Ecology and Conservation Lab at Baylor University.
The selected candidate will conduct interdisciplinary research focused on solving socio-ecological issues related to the food-water-climate nexus. The research will involve studying freshwater ecosystems, biodiversity, environmental change, and sustainable resource management using advanced quantitative and remote sensing methods.
The programme encourages collaboration with diverse communities and international partners to develop practical and equitable environmental solutions. Scholars will also gain experience working with advanced data analysis tools, GIS systems, and computational modelling techniques.
The scholarship includes a multi-year graduate research or teaching assistantship beginning in Fall 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Baylor University Graduate Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Meet the admission requirements for a PhD programme at Baylor University
- Meet the English language requirements of the institution
- Hold a Master’s degree in Fisheries and Wildlife, Ecology, Environmental Science, Data Science, Natural Resource Management, or related fields
- Possess a GPA above 3.5
- Demonstrate strong quantitative ecology skills
- Have experience in data management, data visualization, statistical analysis, GIS, and computational modelling using R and/or Python
- Possess strong scientific writing skills with published or peer-reviewed work
- Demonstrate experience in community-engaged scientific research
- Have strong English proficiency
- TOEFL and IELTS requirements may be waived for applicants from English-speaking countries
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the Baylor University Graduate Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Annual stipend starting from $33,000 for up to five years
- Health insurance
- Graduate research or teaching assistantship
- Access to advanced research facilities and international collaboration opportunities
Required Documents
Applicants are expected to prepare the following documents:
- One-page Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Contact details of three professional references
- Writing sample such as a published paper or research article
How to Apply
To apply for the Baylor University Graduate Scholarship 2026:
- Visit the official scholarship webpage
- Prepare all required application documents in a single PDF file
- Send the documents via email to Dr. Gretchen Stokes
- Use “PhD application” as the email subject line
- Submit your application before the review deadline
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