OpenFieldPh.D. in Agronomy and Horticulture - Plant Breeding & Phenomics
University of Nebraska–Lincoln · Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Elite agricultural doctorate utilizing Nebraska Innovation Campus greenhouse phenotyping facilities to study maize and sorghum drought adaptation, gene editing, and digital agriculture.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- CASNR Graduate Research Fellowships $32,000/year plus full tuition remission and health insurance
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $50
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS or MS in agronomy, plant biology, genetics, or related field with GPA 3.3+
- English Language
- TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research goals
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Nebraska–Lincoln's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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