The Texas A&M University Scholarship is a fully funded graduate assistantship for prospective Master’s and PhD students.
The program provides a full tuition waiver along with an annual living stipend of up to $28,000 and additional benefits such as health insurance (available after a mandatory waiting period).
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $28,000 Annual Stipend | Tuition Waiver
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: December 1, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Texas A&M University Graduate Scholarship is currently offered through the Duell Lab of Plant–Microbial Interactions for motivated M.Sc. and Ph.D. candidates. The research group focuses on the study of plant–microbiome relationships through perspectives of community ecology, co-evolution, and environmental land-use history. Their work examines how microbial organisms associated with plants, especially mycorrhizal fungi and other root symbionts—influence plant performance, ecological coexistence, and ecosystem recovery processes.
The research integrates field-based ecological study, molecular techniques (such as DNA sequencing and metabarcoding), and controlled experiments to investigate interactions between plants, microbes, and the environment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Texas A&M University Graduate Scholarship, applicants must:
- Have a background or strong interest in ecology, evolution, microbiology, plant biology, or soil science
- Be willing to participate in both lab research and field work
- Preference may be given to applicants with experience in:
- Plant identification
- Soil microbial analysis techniques (e.g., microscopy, fatty acids, molecular methods)
- Statistical and computational tools (e.g., R, bioinformatics)
Scholarship Benefits
- Stipend: Minimum of $28,000 per year
- Full tuition waiver
- Medical insurance benefits (after waiting period)
- Access to additional internal and external funding opportunities
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare:
- One-page Letter of Interest
- CV or Resume
- Brief description of research interests
How to Apply
To apply for the Texas A&M University Graduate Scholarship:
- Visit the research lab’s career webpage (Click the green application button below)
- Contact Dr. Eric Duell via email at [email protected] with the required documents
- MSc applicants will apply through the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology (ECCB)
- PhD applicants may apply through ECCB or the Interdisciplinary Program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) depending on research alignment
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