UC Davis World Food Center & Climate-Smart Agriculture Assistantship

Laboratory and field research measuring carbon fluxes, soil organic matter sequestration, and drought-tolerant crop yields across California's Central Valley.

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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 UC Davis graduate program with excellent academic standing
English language proficiency: Fluent academic English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Hands-on experience in soil biogeochemistry, eddy covariance, or plant physiology
Recommendation letters: PI recommendation letter

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

Financial support / stipend: $35,000 annual Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) appointment
Application fee: Zero fee for enrolled graduate students
Tuition / joining costs: 100% tuition remission covered by grant

Dates and verification

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

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Important verification note

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

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