SCHOLARSHIP: Illinois State University, USA International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Masters | Ph.D Students
The Illinois State University Scholarship positions are broadly focused on how chemical ecology, environmental gradients, and climate change shape plant-insect interactions.
About university:
Illinois State University is a public research university in Normal, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1857 as Illinois State Normal University and is the oldest public university in Illinois.
Scholarship deadline:
June 30th 2025
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United States of America USA
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipend
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the Illinois State University Graduate Scholarship, you must:
- Be a highly motivated PhD and/or MSc candidate.
- Have a degree in any field of Biology and a strong interest in evolutionary ecology.
- Demonstrate proficiency in English, both oral and written, is also required.
- Prior experience with plants and/or insects, chemical ecology, population genetics and genomics, and foundations in statistics are an advantage.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the Illinois State University Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should contact Xosé López Goldar via email including all the required documents above at xlopezg@ilstu.edu to express their interests and make enquiries.
To apply, candidates must also be ready to submit the following documents;
- A brief description of research interests (for PhD or MSc), experience, and career goals,
- CV/Résumé,
- Writing sample (publication, manuscript in preparation, thesis…), and
- Names and email addresses of 3 references maximum.
Scholarship Benefits:
- The School of Biological Sciences provides funding for graduate students through Teaching Assistantships and Research Assistantships.
- Also, they offer a vibrant, collaborative, and respectful working environment with high-quality supervision.
- The city of Normal also offers an excellent quality of life, attractive surroundings for outdoor sports, and nearby iconic cities and places.
