• Country: United States of America (USA)
• Host: Western Kentucky University
• Study Level: Master’s
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 15 February 2026

The Western Kentucky University Scholarship is a fully funded graduate assistantship that includes;

• A full tuition waiver
• Monthly living allowance
• Health insurance

To be considered for the Graduate Scholarship, you must:

•  B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, or closely related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Wildlife and Fisheries, etc.) with a minimum GPA of 2.75/4.0
• Desired qualifications: 

        1. Willingness to focus mainly on stonefly research

        2. Evidence of a strong work ethic and ability to work independently

        3. Field-based coursework

        4. Research experience in freshwater systems

        5. Experience with molecular biology lab work (e.g., gel electrophoresis, PCR)

        6. Experience with ArcGIS

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Application Form
• Letter of intent describing your background, research experiences and interests, and career goals,
• Resume or CV,
• College transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable),
• Contact information for three references.

• Visit the official research webpage by clicking the green button below. This will take you to the detailed information about the scholarship and research projects.
• Prepare all required documents and submit them via email to scott.grubbs@wku.edu. Make sure to include the subject line “STONEFLY MS” so your application is properly identified.
• If you have any questions or want to know more about the research projects, reach out directly to Scott A. Grubbs, Ph.D. for guidance.