A fully funded graduate opportunity is available at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA, for qualified students interested in pursuing Master’s or PhD studies.
The Miami University of Ohio Scholarship covers full tuition and provides a monthly living stipend of up to $3,000, equivalent to approximately $36,000 per year for selected PhD candidates.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: USA
- Host Institution: Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Tuition Waiver | Up to $36,000 Annual Stipend
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: November 15, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Wagner Lab at Miami University is inviting applications from highly motivated PhD and MS students to join its research team in the Department of Biology in Oxford, Ohio.
Selected students will develop research questions aimed at understanding and predicting the effects of global change drivers on aquatic ecosystems and freshwater fisheries. Research areas include climate change, land use and management, invasive species, eutrophication, and persistent chemical pollutants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Students will have the opportunity to work with dynamic and interdisciplinary research teams comprising federal, state, and academic scientists. The programme is particularly suitable for candidates interested in ecological research, quantitative analysis, and freshwater ecosystems.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Miami University Graduate Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be eligible as either an international or domestic student.
- Be interested in pursuing an MS or PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology.
- Have a strong quantitative background or demonstrate a willingness to learn and apply Bayesian hierarchical statistical models to ecological research.
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Be able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
- Be willing to present research findings at scientific conferences.
- Be prepared to contribute to publications in academic journals.
Preference will be given to applicants interested in pursuing a PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology, although strong candidates seeking an MS in Biology will also be considered.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful students will receive comprehensive financial support, including:
- Full tuition waiver covering both in-state and out-of-state tuition.
- A monthly stipend of approximately $2,000 for MS students.
- A monthly stipend of approximately $3,000 for PhD students, equivalent to up to $36,000 per year.
- Opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary research with federal, state, and academic scientists.
- Opportunities to present research at scientific conferences and contribute to academic publications.
Required Documents
To apply for the Miami University Graduate Scholarship, applicants must prepare:
- A cover letter describing their research experience and interests.
- A current CV.
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
- Academic transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are accepted.
- A relevant academic publication, if available.
How to Apply
To apply for the Miami University of Ohio Graduate Scholarship:
- Prepare all required application documents.
- Combine the documents into one merged PDF file.
- Send the application materials to Dr. Tyler Wagner via email at [email protected].
- Applicants are encouraged to learn more about the research conducted at the Wagner Lab before applying.
- Applications submitted before November 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning immediately and continuing until the available positions are filled.
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