OpenFieldPh.D. in Horticulture - Tree Fruit Genomics & Precision Orchards - CAHNRS
Washington State University · Pullman, Washington, United States
Academic Overview & Description
The nation's leading tree fruit research doctorate (home of the famous Cosmic Crisp apple), conducting apple and sweet cherry breeding, robotic fruit harvesting, and orchard sensor phenotyping.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission Fellowships $32,000/year plus tuition remission
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $75
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS or MS in horticulture, plant biology, agronomy, or genetics with GPA 3.2+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research experience
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Washington State University's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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