SCHOLARSHIP: Utah State University, USA International Scholarship for Masters | Postgraduate Students
The Utah State University Scholarship is primarily a data management and analysis position, though some field work may be possible as needed. This position provides an opportunity to work closely with academic researchers, state wildlife agencies, and community stakeholders.
The student will lead a study examining historic patterns and causes of mortality in birds (specifically waterfowl) in and around the Great Salt Lake using existing data, including necropsy findings.
They will also assist in a postdoc-led study of avian botulism by helping to develop a surveillance and response plan for outbreaks, integrate several historical datasets of avian populations and lake hydrology, and generate epidemiologic models to identify risk factors for outbreaks and management actions to mitigate mortality.
About university:
Utah State University is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Logan, Utah, United States. Founded in 1888 under the Morrill Land-Grant Acts as Utah’s federal land-grant institution, Utah State serves as one of Utah’s two flagship universities.
Scholarship deadline:
July 31, 2025
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United States of America USA
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $22,000 Stipend/Year | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the Utah State University Scholarship, you must:
- Bachelor’s degree in epidemiology, disease ecology, wildlife biology, biological sciences, or related field.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Understanding and ability to follow safety procedures in a research setting (both field and laboratory).
- See the department website for admission requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in research areas related to epidemiology, wildlife biology, quantitative ecology, population modeling, and/or remote sensing/GIS/spatial analyses.
- Experience with safe handling of live and dead animals, animal sampling, laboratory research in biosafety containment facilities (BSL-2 or above).
- Strong research and writing experience.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the Utah State University Masters Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should submit all materials listed above as a single PDF named: “Botulism_MS_LastName” to;
- Dr. Jessica Sanchez (jessica.sanchez@usu.edu) with the subject line “Botulism application – MS student.”
- This position will start fall semester of 2025 (first day of classes – August 25). Applications are due July 31 but will be evaluated on a rolling basis as they are received and filled as soon as possible.
To apply, candidates must also be ready to submit the following documents;
- A cover letter (2 pages max) detailing how you meet the qualifications of the position, why you are interested in this position specifically, and why you might be a good fit for this project.
- A current CV.
- Writing sample (i.e., published manuscript, senior thesis, class paper).
- Copies of all transcripts (unofficial are acceptable).
- Contact information for three (3) professional/academic references
Scholarship Benefits:
The Utah State University Masters Scholarship is fully funded for two years, including;
- stipend ($22,000/year),
- tuition and fees, and
- health insurance.
