Sternberg Museum of Natural History Curatorial Research Fellowship

Graduate fellowship conducting vertebrate fossil preparation, CT scan digital segmentation, and public science curation alongside Sternberg Museum research curators.

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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 or admitted to the M.Sc. in Geosciences or Biological Sciences
English language proficiency: Proficiency in English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Fossil preparation or field experience summary and 2-page research goals statement
Recommendation letters: Two letters of recommendation from paleontologists or geoscientists

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

Financial support / stipend: $12,000 annual research stipend plus full museum laboratory and scanning facilities access
Application fee: $0 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: Combined with FHSU graduate tuition waiver

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Fort Hays State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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