The University of Florida Graduate Scholarship is currently open to international students who are interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in the United States.
This fully funded scholarship opportunity covers tuition costs, provides an annual living stipend of up to $31,000, and includes health insurance for selected candidates.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $31,000 Living Stipend | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: May 28, 2026
Scholarship Details
The University of Florida’s Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation is offering an opportunity for a Master’s student to join its Global Ecology Research Group. This position is designed for a driven and independent candidate who will begin studies in either Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, focusing on a quantitative ecology research project centered on sea turtles.
The research will make use of existing datasets such as telemetry and long-term monitoring data to analyze sea turtle movement patterns, habitat use, and population dynamics. The selected student will collaborate with agency partners to integrate multiple data sources and apply advanced quantitative methods to solve real-world conservation and management challenges. The role is largely desk-based, with a strong emphasis on data analysis, statistical modeling, and spatial research techniques.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the University of Florida Graduate Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as ecology, environmental science, statistics, or applied mathematics
- Demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Show a clear interest in sea turtle research
- Have experience with programming tools like R or Python (highly desirable)
- Possess knowledge or experience in telemetry analysis, movement ecology, spatial analysis, GIS, or advanced statistical modeling (an added advantage)
- Have strong communication and organizational abilities
- Be able to work independently as well as collaboratively
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full tuition coverage
- Annual living stipend ranging from $27,500 to $31,000
- Health insurance
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must prepare the following documents:
- Academic CV
- Statement of Interest
- Three Letters of Recommendation
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Florida Graduate Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should:
- Send all required documents as a single PDF
- Email the application to Dr. Corey T. Callaghan via [email protected]
- Use the subject line: “Quantitative Ecology Master’s Position”
- Submit the application before the deadline
- Review of applications will begin on May 22 and continue until the position is filled
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