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Iowa Corn & Soybean Precision Agronomy Research Grant

Grant funded through state agricultural consortia supporting student researchers deploying IoT soil moisture sensors and autonomous drone imaging over experimental farmland.

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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: Graduate student standing in Agronomy or Biosystems Engineering
English language proficiency: Not applicable
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Project methodology and field budget plan
Recommendation letters: Agronomy department chair endorsement

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

Financial support / stipend: $12,000 project grant for drone hyperspectral crop sensing and nitrogen leaching mitigation
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: $0

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

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

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