The University of Missouri, Columbia (USA) is offering fully funded graduate assistantships for international students.
Selected candidates will receive a stipend of $28,000 per year, full tuition waiver, and optional health insurance coverage.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $28,000 Stipend/Year | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 31, 2025
Scholarship Details
The University of Missouri Graduate Assistantship 2026 is a doctoral research opportunity in the School of Natural Resources, under the supervision of Dr. Benjamin Knapp (Associate Professor of Silviculture). The successful applicant will lead a research project on oak woodland restoration in north-central Pennsylvania.
This large-scale project involves a field experiment testing the effectiveness of various restoration treatments such as prescribed burning, herbicide, mastication, timber harvest, and deer fencing. The research will investigate how these treatments influence understory plant communities, tree populations, and fire behavior/fire effects associated with prescribed burning.
Additionally, the project will assess stand structure and composition across different treatment histories to refine management targets and establish realistic desired conditions for oak woodlands in the region. Conducted in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the position provides an opportunity to work closely with commission foresters and contribute findings to both peer-reviewed journals and management guides.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the University of Missouri Graduate Assistantship 2026, applicants must:
- Hold a Master of Science degree in Forestry, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
- Be willing to work extensively in the field and travel between Pennsylvania field sites and the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, MO (project will cover travel costs).
- Demonstrate strong ability in fieldwork, data management and analysis, and written and oral communication.
- Show commitment to publishing research findings in scientific journals and preparing management recommendations for the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Scholarship Benefits
Selected candidates for the University of Missouri Scholarship 2026 will receive:
- Annual Stipend of $28,000
- Full Tuition Waiver
- Optional Health Insurance Coverage
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents for submission:
- Completed Application Form
- Personal Statement of Career Goals
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable)
- Contact details for three references
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Missouri Scholarship 2026:
- Submit the required application materials listed above to Dr. Benjamin Knapp at: [email protected]
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with the position scheduled to begin in January 2026.
- Additional information about the University of Missouri School of Natural Resources graduate program can be found at: https://snr.missouri.edu/graduate-studies/
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