The University of Wisconsin La Crosse Scholarship is a fully funded graduate assistantship position for spring Masters students to study in the USA.

The University of Wisconsin Scholarship offers a fully funded research position with a stipend of $26,500 per year.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the University of Wisconsin Scholarship, you must:

  • Have a B.A or B.S. in fisheries science, aquatic biology, ecology, or related field with writing experience and coursework in statistical analysis.
  • Competitive applicants will have some field sampling experience in aquatic or fisheries ecology and an interest in working with natural resource agencies.
  • Previous experience contributing to research projects or engaging in scientific writing and experience analyzing movement data is preferred.

Benefits

The University of Wisconsin La Crosse Scholarship is a funded research project providing a stipend of $26,500 per year to selected candidates.

Required Documents

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

  • CV,
  • transcripts (unofficial is fine),
  • contact information for three references, and;
  • a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience and research interests. 

Method of Application

  • Send an email to Dr. David Schumann (dschumann@uwlax.edu) with the required documents mentioned above.
  • Click the button below for more details about the opportunity.
  • Applications will begin to be reviewed on 07/15/2025 and will continue to be reviewed until filled.
  • Follow the link for details about Dr. Schumann and the Applied Fish Ecology lab group at UW-La Crosse: https://daschumann.github.io/

Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline: July 15, 2025.