Ph.D. in Plant Science (Precision Agriculture & Genomics)

Advanced study in crop molecular genetics, drought-resistant cereal breeding, remote sensing phenotyping, and precision fertilizer prescription modeling.

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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: 3.0 GPA with strong background in agronomy, genetics, or plant pathology
English language proficiency: TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Optional
Thesis / Research statement: Research statement of purpose
Recommendation letters: Three academic references

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

Financial support / stipend: USDA NIFA Doctoral Fellowships with full tuition and $27,500 stipend
Application fee: $35
Tuition / joining costs: 100% covered by fellowship

Dates and verification

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

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Important verification note

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