Southern Illinois University Graduate Research Assistantship 2026

Southern Illinois University is offering two fully funded M.S.-level Graduate Research Assistantships for international and domestic students starting in Summer/Fall 2026. The scholarship supports research in wildlife, ecology, forestry, and related environmental sciences. Selected students will receive a full tuition waiver and a minimum annual stipend of $22,000 while pursuing graduate studies and research in the United States.

• Applicants must have a B.S
• Degree in wildlife, ecology, biology, forestry, zoology, or a related field
• Candidates should have strong quantitative skills and familiarity with R and spatial software such as QGIS or ArcGIS
• Applicants must be able to conduct independent fieldwork in challenging outdoor conditions, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and work effectively in a team environment
• A driver’s license is preferred/required for field-based work

• Full tuition waiver
• $22,000 annual stipend
• Graduate Research Assistantship
• Research experience
• Study in USA
• No IELTS required

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Undergraduate Transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 References
• GPA Details
• GRE Scores (if available)

• Be admitted (or applying) to a full-time SIU Carbondale graduate programme, of any nationality
• Identify and apply for a specific graduate research assistantship posting in your department (e.g. contact the supervising faculty member for the project); assistants commit a set number of hours per week (e.g. 20 hours / half-time) to research and must enrol for the minimum graduate credit hours
• Apply through the relevant academic department (and the SIU Graduate School) by its deadline. A qualifying assistantship provides a monthly stipend and a tuition waiver (recipients remain responsible for fees)