A research assistantship is available to support an M.S. student in the Department of Biology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. We are seeking candidates for the 2025 fall semester starting September 1st, 2025, to work on a funded research project investigating the movement of invasive carp throughout the Lower Wisconsin River. The graduate student will be responsible for developing a thesis that provides information about the large-scale movements and occupancy zone transition probabilities of acoustically tagged invasive carps in the region.
When is the Application Deadline:
July 15, 2025 (Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled)
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🏆 Tell Me About The Award:
The University of Wisconsin La Crosse Scholarship 2025 is a fully funded graduate research assistantship in the Department of Biology. It supports a Master’s student beginning Fall 2025 to work on an invasive carp movement research project. The position includes a full tuition waiver and a stipend of $26,500 per year.
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📚 Which Fields are Eligible?
- Fisheries Science
- Aquatic Biology
- Ecology
- Related fields with experience in statistics and scientific writing
🗂️ Type:
- Postgraduate Scholarship
- Graduate Research Assistantship (M.S. Level)
👥 Who can Apply?
- Candidates with a B.A. or B.S. in a related field
- Those with experience in aquatic or fisheries ecology are preferred
- Open to both U.S. and international applicants
✅ How are Applicants Selected?
- Evaluation of academic background
- Research and field experience
- Quality of application documents
- Alignment with the research project
🌍 Which Countries Are Eligible?
- All countries (International applicants welcome)
📍 Where will the Award be Taken?
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, USA
🔢 How Many Awards?
- 1 research assistantship available
💰 What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Full tuition coverage
- Annual stipend of $26,500
- Opportunity to work on a funded ecological research project
- Professional development through fieldwork, data analysis, and collaboration with agencies
⏳ How Long Will the Award Last?
- From September 1, 2025, through to the expected end date after June 1, 2027
- Typical duration of 2 years for the Master’s program
📝 How to Apply:
- Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements
- Prepare the following documents:
- CV
- Transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)
- Contact information for three references
- Cover letter explaining your research experience and interests
- Send all documents via email to:
📧 dschumann@uwlax.edu (Dr. David Schumann) - For more details on the research group, visit:
🌐 https://daschumann.github.io
🔗 Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
👉 Graduate Research Assistant Opportunity – Dr. Schumann Lab
