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GIS & Remote Sensing Fellowship in Drought Monitoring & Climate Modeling

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension · Tucson, Arizona, United States

Target Discipline: computer-scienceApplication Deadline: February 28, 2027Official admissions notice ↗

Academic Overview & Description

Utilizing Google Earth Engine, MODIS/Landsat remote sensing imagery, and predictive machine learning algorithms to build real-time drought warning systems for Arizona ranchers and irrigation districts.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award: $15,000 research award plus tuition coverage and high-performance computing cluster access
Tuition Rate: $0 with Award
Application Fee: $90

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA: 3.2+ GPA in GIS, computer science, data science, or geography
English Language: IELTS 7.0
Standardized Exam: Not required
Application Materials: Resume, portfolio of GIS or remote sensing code, personal statement
Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Arizona Cooperative Extension's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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