OpenFieldAPU Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) in Arctic Fisheries Ecology
Funded research assistantship at the FAST Lab (Fisheries, Aquatic Science & Technology) investigating Pacific salmon migration energetics and sub-Arctic benthic food webs.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale in marine biology or ecology
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional / evaluated holistically
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated field experience in fisheries sampling or aquatic telemetry
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters from science faculty
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full tuition waiver plus $22,000 USD annual living stipend and field expedition gear allowance
- Application fee
- $50 USD
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 USD (100% tuition covered by research assistantship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Priority funding review for Fall 2027)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Alaska Pacific University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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