The University of Montana Graduate Scholarship is offering fully funded Master’s scholarships to qualified and interested international students willing to study in the United States.
The University of Montana Scholarship covers full tuition fees for selected candidates and provides a comprehensive stipend worth up to $31,200 alongside additional academic and health benefits.
Successful applicants will join a graduate research opportunity focused on aquatic resource monitoring in National Forests across the southeastern USA.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $31,200 Stipends
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: June 15, 2026
Scholarship Details
Applications are currently invited for an MSc graduate research opportunity in Aquatic Resources Monitoring within National Forests in the southeastern United States at the University of Montana (UM).
The selected graduate student will enroll in the Wildlife Biology Program at the University of Montana and will be expected to reside in Missoula, Montana, while conducting fieldwork across the southeastern USA.
The student will collaborate with a United States Forest Service research team to conduct field studies, statistical analyses, and syntheses of fish population and genetic data. The research aims to improve monitoring systems and adaptive management strategies within southeastern National Forest ecosystems.
The scholarship position is primarily funded through research assistantships and supplemented with teaching assistantships. Candidates who demonstrate satisfactory progress and secure additional funding may also have the opportunity to transition into a PhD program at the University of Montana.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the University of Montana Graduate Scholarship, applicants must demonstrate:
- Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with software such as:
- R
- JAGS
- STAN
- Experience in analyzing genetic or genomic data
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Experience conducting fieldwork in streams within the southern Appalachian Mountains is preferred
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the University of Montana Graduate Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition coverage
- Monthly stipend ranging from $2,400 to $2,600
- Health insurance coverage
- Research and teaching assistantship opportunities
- Opportunity to transition into a PhD program based on funding and academic progress
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- A cover letter summarizing:
- Academic background
- Alignment with the project
- Career goals (1–2 pages)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) including contact information for three references
- Unofficial academic transcripts
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Montana Graduate Scholarship:
- Visit the official program webpage
- Prepare all required application documents
- Send the required documents via email to Dr. Yoichiro Kanno at:
- Preferred start semester is Spring 2027
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