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Ball State Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries

Two-year postdoctoral fellowship investigating Laurentian Great Lakes fish population dynamics, toxic cyanobacterial algal blooms, and riverine ecosystem restoration.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
PhD in Aquatic Ecology, Fisheries Science, or Conservation Biology
English language proficiency
Fluent academic English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
First-author publications in peer-reviewed freshwater biology or limnology journals
Recommendation letters
Three academic references

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
USD $52,500 annual salary plus standard university health benefits
Application fee
USD $0
Tuition / joining costs
N/A (Salaried research appointment)

Dates and verification

Application deadline
March 1, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Ball State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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