The University of Montana Graduate Scholarship is offering fully funded Master Scholarships to qualified and interested candidates to study in the USA.

The University of Montana Scholarship covers the full tuition of the selected candidate, provides a comprehensive stipend of $31,200, and several other benefits.

Requirements

To be considered for the University of Montana Scholarship, you must show the following:

  • Quantitative skills and familiarity with software such as R, JAGS, STAN,
  • Experience with analysis of genetic/genomic data,
  • Strong communication skills both in writing and orally,
  • Proficiency with GIS, and 
  • Experience with conducting fieldwork in the southern Appalachian Mountains streams preferred.

Benefits

  • The position is supported mainly by research assistantships, supplemented by teaching assistantships.
  • Pending additional funding and satisfactory progress, the MS student will have an opportunity to transition to a PhD program at the University of Montana.  
  • Benefits include $2,400-2,600 monthly stipend, plus tuition, fee, health insurance.

Required Documents

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

  • cover letter summarizing your background, alignment with the project and career goals (1-2 pages),
  • CV including contact information for three references, and
  • unofficial transcripts

Method of Application

  • click the green button below to go to the program webpage.
  • send the required documents by email to Dr. Yoichiro Kanno (yoichiro.kanno@umontana.edu)
  • Start Semester: Spring 2027 (preferred)

Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline: June 15, 2026.