ASU Environmental Microbiology & Riverine Pathogen Transport Project
Field-based scientific investigation tracking waterborne microbial pathogen loads, antibiotic-resistant coliform strains, and heavy metal concentrations in the Alabama River basin.
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 graduate biology or environmental science with GPA 3.0+
- English language proficiency
- Standard university language proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research prospectus on waterborne enteric pathogens or agricultural runoff coliforms
- Recommendation letters
- ASU microbiology faculty supervisor endorsement
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $7,000 USD student research stipend and field sampling allowance
- Application fee
- $0 USD
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered through graduate research enrollment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027 (Summer 2027 sampling cycle)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Alabama State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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