Oregon State University Graduate Scholarship 2026 (USA)
Location
United States – Oregon State University
Level
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Funding
Fully funded (stipend + tuition + health insurance)
Key Features
- Prestigious fully funded PhD scholarship in the USA.
- Focused on conservation of at-risk species on Department of Defense (DoD) lands.
- Work with an interdisciplinary team to develop:
- Species distribution & population dynamics models
- Multi-criteria decision analysis tools
- Cost-effectiveness optimization strategies
- Direct collaboration with DoD scientists, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service biologists, and installation managers.
- Research outcomes will directly influence multi-million-dollar conservation investments and species recovery planning.
Application Deadline
28 November 2025
(Selection completed by December 2025)
Scholarship Benefits
- Annual stipend: USD $32,500
- Full tuition waiver
- Health insurance coverage
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold an M.S. degree in ecology, wildlife biology, conservation biology, environmental science, applied mathematics, or related quantitative fields.
- Be highly motivated with strong quantitative and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate expertise in:
- Statistical programming (R, Python, or MATLAB)
- Spatial analysis & GIS
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Special consideration given to applicants with experience in:
- Bayesian modeling
- Spatial statistics
- Species distribution modeling
- Population dynamics modeling
- Multi-objective optimization
Required Documents
- Cover letter (max 2 pages)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Unofficial transcripts
- Three references
- Writing sample
How to Apply (Step by Step)
- Prepare all required documents as a single PDF file
- Submit the application to:
jt.peterson@oregonstate.edu (preferred contact method)
Tel: +1 541-737-1963 (James Peterson) - Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.
