Deadline
2025-08-04
Value of Scholarship
Full Scholarship & $27,974 Living Stipends
$27,974
$27,974
Country Tenable
United States
Renewable
No
2026 West Texas A&M University Graduate Scholarship-Fully Funded Master’s Assistantship in Herpetology & Ecology (USA)
West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) is offering a fully funded Graduate Research Assistantship for students interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in Biology, beginning Spring 2026. This opportunity includes full tuition coverage and a competitive annual stipend of $26,159–$27,794 for a total of 6 consecutive semesters.
Selected students will work under the supervision of Dr. Dylan Maag in the Department of Life, Earth, and Environmental Sciences on a research project focused on Western Massasauga Rattlesnakes (Sistrurus tergeminus), exploring themes in herpetology, spatial ecology, and behavioral ecology.
Project Overview
The field project involves collaborative work between two graduate students and summer field technicians, with shared responsibilities in data collection and habitat selection analysis. Each student will then focus on a specialized area for their thesis:
- Spatial Ecology
- Hunting Behavior and Diet Analysis
Scholarship Benefits
- Fully funded Graduate Research Assistantship (non-teaching)
- Annual stipend: $26,159–$27,794
- Duration: 6 semesters (approximately 2.5–3 years)
- Partial tuition waiver
- Medical insurance coverage
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the WTAMU Master’s Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a B.S. in Biology, Wildlife Biology, Zoology, or a related field
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA in undergraduate science courses
- Meet the admission requirements for WTAMU’s MS in Biology
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Be willing to undergo training to safely handle venomous snakes
- Be prepared to commit to the full 38-month duration of the project
- Preferred (but not required) experience:
- Handling venomous snakes
- Using R programming, GIS software, or radiotelemetry equipment
Required Application Materials
Applicants must submit the following:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Unofficial academic transcripts
- Contact information for three references (academic or professional)
Application Process (Step-by-Step)
Prepare your application documents listed above.
Email your application to Dr. Dylan Maag at: dmaag@wtamu.edu
Use the subject line: "M.S. MASSASAUGA APPLICATION"
Application Deadline:
Initial review begins August 4, 2025
Applications received after this date will be considered on a rolling basis until both positions are filled
Interviews for shortlisted candidates (via Zoom or phone) will begin within two weeks of the application deadline
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