The Auburn University Scholarship is a fully funded graduate assistantship for intending students seeking to study in the United States of America (USA).
The Auburn State University Scholarship offers fully funded assistantship opportunities to Master’s candidates, covering tuition and providing a living stipend that is commensurate as living allowance per year.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Auburn State University Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
Minimum Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have the following:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Soil Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Proficiency in R or Python for data analysis and modeling.
- A valid US driver’s license for field site visits.
Desired qualifications:
- Background in wetland soils, biogeochemistry, and soil hydrology.
- Experience with machine learning and image processing in R.
- Strong statistical skills, including time series analysis.
- Experience in hydrological modeling (e.g., Hydrus).
- Additional expertise in digital soil mapping and soil morphology is a plus.
Benefits
The Auburn University Scholarship covers;
- Full tuition fees
- Annual living stipend
- Health insurance
Project Objectives
- IRIS Film Implementation: Test the effectiveness of IRIS films in detecting anaerobic soil conditions in smectitic soils.
- Soil Morphology and Biogeochemistry Linkages: Correlate IRIS results with changes in soil morphology, hydrology, and biogeochemical properties of problematic soils.
- Field Evaluation of Rhizosphere Cameras: Compare field performance of IRIS rhizosphere cameras with standard IRIS film results.
- Protocol Development: Utilize Mn coating removal data and time-of-saturation measurements to develop a tailored IRIS protocol for smectitic soils.
Method of Application
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Application Deadline: October 25, 2025.
