OpenFieldMaster of Science in Biology - Tallgrass Prairie Ecology & Conservation Restoration
University of Northern Iowa · Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Housed at the world-renowned Tallgrass Prairie Center, this program investigates native prairie seed genetics, roadside prairie vegetation management, agricultural soil microbial restoration, and monarch butterfly habitat conservation.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Tallgrass Prairie Center Graduate Fellowships $16,500/year plus full tuition waiver
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $60
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Undergraduate degree in biology, botany, or environmental science with GPA 3.0+
- English Language
- TOEFL 79+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research interests aligned with faculty mentor
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Northern Iowa's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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