Kansas State University Scholarship 2027 in USA

Kansas State University is seeking a highly motivated student for the pursuit of a Master of Science degree starting in the spring or summer of 2027. The position includes a tuition waiver and a GRA stipend.

The successful student will conduct research under the advisement of Dr. Joe Gerken in the Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources. The specific research area will be tailored to meet student and lab goals but will be broadly focused on Great Plains Fisheries, Fisheries Extension, Cyanobacteria, or human/wildlife conflict in aquaculture.

The project will include strong extension components, including regular collaborations with faculty and state agency personnel to create a variety of fish and wildlife extension materials. 

To be considered for the 2027 Kansas State University Scholarship, you must possess the following:

• hold an undergraduate degree (or higher) in ecology, biology, fisheries/aquaculture, wildlife, earth sciences, hydrology, or a related field by the time of hire.

• have strong oral / written communication skills and a willingness to work outdoors in hot weather.

• Previous research/field experience and coding skills (R programming) are desired but not required. 

The Kansas State University Scholarship includes graduate teaching and research assistantships that includes;

• tuition

• $32,500 living stipends per year

• health insurance

To apply for the Kansas State University Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;

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  Click the button below to go to the program announcement page.

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  Email a CV and a separate cover letter outlining your research interests, career goals, and thoughts on the value of Extension in science.

• 3

  As part of your cover letter, please include something fun about yourself, share a brief example of how you approached a challenge or disagreement while working with others, and why you are specifically interested in joining the lab. 

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  Submissions should be sent as two files (CV and Cover Letter) to Joe Gerken (gerkenje@ksu.edu) with the subject line as “ K-STATE FISHERIES GRA”.

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  Preferred start date: spring or summer 2027. Fall applicants will also be considered. You can also email anytime with questions!