OpenFieldPh.D. in Aquatic Resources and Integrative Biology
World-class doctoral program utilizing Spring Lake and the San Marcos River to investigate riverine ecology, karst aquifer hydrology, endangered aquatic salamander genetics, and freshwater resource policy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's or bachelor's in biology, ecology, or aquatic sciences with 3.2+ GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 78+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE scores required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Aquatic resources research statement
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of academic recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Meadows Center Graduate Fellowships with full tuition remission and $30,000 annual research stipend
- Application fee
- $50
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered by fellowship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Texas State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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