United States · Fellowship · Reviewed 2026-10-16

Ohio River Watershed Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Undergraduate research fellowship sampling microplastics, heavy metal industrial effluents, and benthic aquatic macroinvertebrates in Beaver County waterways.

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: 3.0 GPA in biology, chemistry, or environmental sciences
English language proficiency: TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Research proposal and resume
Recommendation letters: Two science faculty letters

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

Financial support / stipend: $3,800 summer research stipend plus laboratory instrumentation funding
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Covered by Penn State Undergraduate Research Fund

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 28, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

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

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