OpenFieldGraduate Research Assistantship in Pomology & Sustainable Orchard Agroecosystems
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Kimmel Education and Research Center · Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Funded M.S. or Ph.D. assistantship investigating climate-resilient apple rootstocks, canopy microclimates, and integrated pest management (IPM) at the Kimmel Research Orchard.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Full 100% graduate tuition remission, health insurance coverage, and $28,500 annual research stipend
- Tuition Rate
- $0 (Fully Funded Assistantship)
- Application Fee
- $50
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- 3.0+ undergraduate GPA in horticulture, plant pathology, botany, or environmental science
- English Language
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79 for international students
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Transcripts, curriculum vitae, 2-page statement of agricultural research experience
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of academic evaluation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Nebraska-Lincoln Kimmel Education and Research Center's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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