Ph.D. in Agronomy - Plant Breeding, Soil Health & Climate Resilience

Academic Overview & Description

World-renowned agronomy doctorate conducting field and genomic research on drought-tolerant wheat and sorghum cultivars, carbon sequestration in prairie soils, and precision nutrient management.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Doctoral Graduate Research Assistantship: $24,500/year stipend plus full tuition waiver

Tuition Rate

$0 (Fully funded)

Application Fee

$75

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.2+ GPA in agronomy, plant science, biology, or soil science

English Language

IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 79+

Standardized Exam

GRE optional

Application Materials

Statement of research intent, CV, transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Three academic references

Institutional Guidance

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

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