OpenFieldLSU Center for River Studies Hydraulic Modeling Fellowship
Interdisciplinary research fellowship working on the 10,000-square-foot movable-bed physical river model to predict sediment transport and coastal restoration outcomes.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled graduate student in civil engineering or coastal sciences with min. 3.3 GPA
- English language proficiency
- English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- River hydraulics thesis proposal
- Recommendation letters
- River Studies faculty sponsor letter
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $15,000 annual research stipend plus full access to the lower Mississippi River physical model
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Louisiana State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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