Ph.D. in Soil and Crop Sciences - Genomics & Climate-Resilient Agriculture - AgriLife

Academic Overview & Description

Global leader in agricultural innovation conducting field research on drought-tolerant cotton and sorghum genomic breeding, soil carbon dynamics, and remote-sensing precision hydrology.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Texas A&M AgriLife Doctoral Research Assistantship: $28,000/year stipend plus full tuition waiver

Tuition Rate

$0 (Fully funded)

Application Fee

$90

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

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

English Language

IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 80+

Standardized Exam

GRE optional

Application Materials

Statement of research goals, CV, official transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Three academic references

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Texas A&M University's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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