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Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Science - Arid Agriculture & Genomics

Doctoral research program investigating drought-tolerant cotton genomics, Ogallala aquifer deficit irrigation management, soil carbon sequestration, and weed resistance genetics.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Degree in agronomy, plant science, biology, or genetics with 3.2+ GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): GRE scores required
Thesis / Research statement: Plant genetics research statement
Recommendation letters: Three letters of recommendation

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

Financial support / stipend: Davis College Research Assistantships with tuition coverage plus $28,000 stipend
Application fee: $75
Tuition / joining costs: Covered by assistantship

Dates and verification

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

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