The University of Idaho Scholarship is a fully funded graduate position for home and international students seeking the opportunity to work on a uniquely diverse, multidisciplinary project to gain skills and networks in the disciplines of range science.
The University of Idaho Graduate Scholarship offers a fully funded graduate research assistantship position that includes free housing and financial support covering tuition, $31,000 living expenses per academic year.
Requirements
To be considered for the University of Idaho Graduate Scholarship, you must:
- hold a completed Master’s degree in a related field within 3 months of starting this position.
- have excellent leadership and communication skills.
- have excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a valid driver’s license.
- show willingness to conduct field research under rigorous and remote conditions during variable weather conditions.
- Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a passion for the industry and have experience in vegetation monitoring, livestock handling, agricultural technologies, and/or geographic mapping (such as ArcGIS or onX).
- Applicants with an established history of publication, grant writing, and experience presenting research findings or to stakeholder groups will also be given preference.
- Experience with any of the following is also beneficial:
- working/living in rural areas, working on ranching/farming operations and/or as a range technician, and operating ATV/UTVs and 4WD vehicles, and towing trailers.
Benefits
- The University of Idaho Scholarship offers a salary of $31,000/year.
- The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to develop and execute their own relevant research objective(s) that will complement the funded research.
- Professional development opportunities will include scientific design and implementation, scientific writing for peer-reviewed journals, attending and presenting at scientific and stakeholder meetings, stakeholder engagement and outreach, multidisciplinary training and networking, team leadership and management, project coordination, and grant writing, among others.
- In addition to the stipend, this position offers housing in an on-site dormitory with individual sleeping area and a common living area with other graduate students or seasonal interns/technicians (successful candidate will not be required to stay in the dormitory).
Method of Application
- Send the following materials to Melinda Ellison (ellison@uidaho.edu) with “Virtual Fence GRA” in the subject line:
- a cover letter,
- a resume, and
- contact information for at least 3 references.
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received; some applicants may be selected for initial interviews before the deadline.
- Click the button below for more information about the opportunity.
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Application Deadline: August 18, 2025.
