OpenFieldUSDA-NIFA Agricultural Plant Breeding & Forestry Research Project
Federal grant-funded investigation exploring genomic selection for drought resistance in soybean cultivars and sustainable timber management in the Tennessee River valley.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in biological sciences or plant genetics with GPA 3.0+
- English language proficiency
- Standard university English language proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research abstract on crop genomics or Southeastern hardwood silviculture
- Recommendation letters
- AAMU agricultural faculty supervisor endorsement
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $7,500 USD summer research fellowship plus greenhouse laboratory allocation
- Application fee
- $0 USD
- Tuition / joining costs
- Included in graduate study enrollment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027 (Summer 2027 research season)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Alabama A&M University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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