Applications are now open for the Oregon State University Graduate Scholarship 2026, a fully funded opportunity for outstanding PhD candidates interested in advanced research in conservation and environmental science.
This prestigious scholarship offers an annual stipend of $32,500, full tuition waiver, and comprehensive health insurance, providing complete financial support for selected scholars to pursue their studies in the United States.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $32,500 Annual Stipend | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: November 28, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Oregon State University Graduate Scholarship seeks to support a motivated PhD student who will work on the development of spatially explicit decision models for the conservation of at-risk species on Department of Defense (DoD) lands.
The successful scholar will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of scientists and conservation experts to design decision support tools that integrate species distribution modeling, population dynamics, multi-criteria decision analysis, and cost-effectiveness optimization.
This program provides a unique opportunity to work directly with DoD scientists, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists, and land managers, translating scientific models into practical conservation strategies. The outcomes of this research will directly guide multi-million-dollar conservation investments and play a pivotal role in species recovery planning while supporting military land-use requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be highly motivated with a strong academic and research background
- Hold an M.S. degree in ecology, wildlife biology, conservation biology, environmental science, applied mathematics, or any related quantitative field
- Demonstrate expertise in statistical programming (R, Python, or MATLAB)
- Have experience in spatial analysis and GIS applications
- Possess excellent quantitative, verbal, and written communication skills
- Show strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities
Applicants with prior experience in Bayesian modeling, spatial statistics, species distribution modeling, population dynamics modeling, or multi-objective optimization will be given preference.
Scholarship Benefits
Selected candidates will receive:
- Annual stipend of $32,500
- Full tuition waiver
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following:
- Cover letter (maximum 2 pages)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Unofficial transcripts
- Contact details of three references
- Writing sample
How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity:
- Interested candidates should prepare the required documents as a single PDF file
- Submit applications directly to: James Peterson
Email: [email protected] (preferred contact method)
Phone: 541-737-1963 - Applications will remain open until the position is filled
- Final selection is expected to be made by December 2025
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