The Oregon Institute of Technology Scholarship offers a graduate teaching assistantship opportunity for students who wish to pursue a Master’s degree in the United States of America (USA).
The scholarship provides a $15,000 annual stipend, which includes $7,000 in tuition remission, for qualified applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and are selected for the program.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $15,000 Stipend/Year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Details
Dr. Bing Yuan (Assistant Professor at Oregon Institute of Technology) is currently seeking two highly motivated master’s students with strong interest in crop physiology and environmental stress research.
The selected students will work on one of the following research projects:
- Project 1: Stable Carbon Isotope Fractionation and Fruit Respiration
- Focuses on developing an innovative method using stable carbon isotope fractionation.
- Aims to monitor the impact of heat stress on fruit respiration pathways.
- Examines the relationship between respiration pathways and fruit productivity.
- Project 2: Role of Abscisic Acid (ABA) in Heat Stress Tolerance
- Investigates the function of the plant hormone abscisic acid (ABA).
- Explores its role in tomato plant development and fruit ripening.
- Focuses on ABA’s involvement in heat stress response and resistance mechanisms.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Oregon Institute of Technology Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Agriculture
- Environmental Science
- Or a closely related discipline
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Show the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a research team.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- A $15,000 annual stipend as a teaching assistant.
- $7,000 in tuition remission per year.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must prepare and submit:
- A cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts
- Names and contact details of three references
How to Apply
To apply for the Oregon Institute of Technology Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Compile all required documents into one single PDF file, including:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts
- Names and contact information of three references
- Send the PDF via email to:
- Dr. Bing Yuan
- Assistant Professor, Oregon Institute of Technology
- Email: [email protected]
- Note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Ensure submission before the official closing date of March 31, 2026.
- The anticipated program start date is September 2026.
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