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United States · Fellowship · Reviewed 2026-10-16

Meadows Center Spring Lake Freshwater Research Fellowship

Competitive research fellowship studying spring flow variability, riparian wetland restoration, endangered Texas wild-rice ecology, and groundwater conservation along the Balcones Fault.

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
Enrolled graduate student in aquatic resources, biology, or geography with 3.4+ GPA
English language proficiency
TOEFL 78+
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Exempt
Thesis / Research statement
Freshwater hydrology/ecology proposal
Recommendation letters
Meadows Center faculty advisor letter

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

Financial support / stipend
$5,500 summer research stipend, glass-bottom boat research time, and water quality laboratory access
Application fee
$0
Tuition / joining costs
Endowed through The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment

Dates and verification

Application deadline
March 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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