Ph.D. in Plant Science - Precision Agronomy & Crop Genetics

Academic Overview & Description

Applied doctoral research curriculum exploring cereal grain genetics, potato disease resistance breeding, drone-based hyperspectral crop monitoring, and soil microbial health.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

USDA NIFA Graduate Fellowships $28,000/year plus complete tuition waiver

Tuition Rate

Covered by fellowship

Application Fee

$65

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

Undergraduate degree in agronomy, biology, or genetics with GPA 3.2+; faculty sponsor

English Language

TOEFL 79+

Standardized Exam

GRE not required

Application Materials

Statement of research goals

Letters of Recommendation

Three recommendations

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Idaho's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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