SCHOLARSHIP: Southern Illinois University, USA International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Masters | Ph.D Students
The Southern Illinois University Scholarship is a graduate assistantship (Master’s or PhD) opportunity for international students to study and research in the USA.
The Spatial Wildlife Ecology Lab at Southern Illinois University is seeking an outstanding MS
or PhD student beginning Fall 2025. The student’s project will focus on developing, field testing and implementing, and comparing several approaches to assess white-tailed deer density in different landscapes across Illinois.
About university:
Southern Illinois University is a public research university in Carbondale, Illinois, United States. Chartered in 1869, SIU is the oldest and flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system. SIU enrolls students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.
Scholarship deadline:
February 23, 2025
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: USA
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $25,000 Stipend/Yr | Health care access
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the Southern Illinois University Scholarship 2025, you must:
- Have a BSc or MS (for PhD applicants) in Ecology, Wildlife Ecology, or Biology, or a closely related field,
with a strong academic record. - Excellent quantitative skills. Experience in R and ArcGIS/Pro software.
- Previous experience with camera traps data, road surveys, or operating UAVs is desirable.
- Knowledge regarding spatial ecology.
- Ability to perform fieldwork.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including a demonstrated ability or potential to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Motivated with an excellent work ethic.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the Southern Illinois University Scholarship, submit a single PDF that includes;
- a cover letter summarizing your qualifications and interest in the position,
- followed by CV,
- unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references to ;
Dr. Guillaume Bastille-Rousseau(gbr@siu.edu).
The email subject should indicate whether you want to be considered as a MS or PhD student (i.e. MS deer density or PhD deer density).
Click HERE for more information about the opportunity.
Scholarship Benefits:
The Southern Illinois University Scholarship is a fully funded graduate position that covers;
- Full tuition
- $25,000 Annual Stipend
- Health Insurance
