University of Nevada Scholarship in USA 2025 (Fully Funded)
Apply for the University of Nevada Scholarship and make your dream of studying in the USA a reality!
The University of Nevada Scholarship offers you a full study support including a stipend ($24,000/year) plus a tuition waiver and student health benefits for 2+ years.
The Nevada Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Nevada Reno seeks a graduate research assistant (MS student) in wildlife ecology to study the contributions of trace mineral elements and space use on elk survival in Nevada.
The research project seeks to understand potential causes of puzzling springtime mortality of elk in northern Nevada that may contribute to population declines.
The student will collaborate with Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) staff to evaluate whether spring mortality is driven by trace mineral deficiencies, novel diseases, space use, and/or landscape-scale factors.
The student will be expected to take classes, assist with field work, contribute to annual reports, write a MS thesis, publish at least one peer-reviewed journal article, give presentations to cooperators and at conferences, and enthusiastically participate in various academic communities at UNR, among other duties.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Have a BS in ecology, wildlife biology, or related field.
- be interested in population, disease, and/or landscape ecology and possess experience with field research, statistical analysis, and/or R programming.
- be motivated, enthusiastic, creative, collaborative, and productive, with strong oral and written communication skills.
Benefits:
- a stipend ($24,000/year)
- plus tuition waiver and
- a student health benefits for 2+ years.
Required Documents
- Cover letter,
- CV,
- Unofficial transcripts, and
- Contact information for 3 references
How to Apply?
Deadline: February 10, 2025
