Graduate Research Assistantship in Forest Biotechnology and Disease Diagnostics at Auburn University
- Company: Auburn University
- Location: United States of America (USA)
- Application Deadline: November 15, 2026
Opportunity Details
**2027 Auburn University Scholarships**
Join the research team at Auburn University to investigate these questions and develop practical guidance for forest managers and landowners.
The College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment plans to recruit either M.S. and PhD students, for its projects in Forest Biotechnology and Disease Diagnostics, and in Pine Genetics and Forest Resilience.
Graduate Research Assistantship in Forest Biotechnology and Disease Diagnostics
The project will focus on brown spot needle blight of pine, caused by Lecanosticta acicola, with a central emphasis on engineering practical biotechnology tools for early disease detection and forest-health monitoring.
Overview
* Country: United States of America (USA)
* Study Abroad: Study in USA
* Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
* Eligible Countries: All Countries
* Reward: Full Scholarship | $25,000 Living Stipend/Year
* Deadline: November 15, 2026
* Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, molecular biology, genetics/genomics, microbiology, bioengineering, biological engineering, plant pathology, forestry, forest biology, bioinformatics, or a related field.
* Strong academic preparation, curiosity, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are important.
* Previous experience in molecular biology, PCR/qPCR, genomics, bioinformatics, biosensors, plant pathology, or related research is desirable but not required.
**Desired qualifications:**
* Experience with R or Python, quantitative genetics, forest modeling, plant physiology, soil science, microbiology, or greenhouse and field research is welcome.
* Curiosity, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Prior research experience is particularly valuable for Ph.D. applicants.
* Strong academic preparation, curiosity, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are important.
* Previous experience in molecular biology, PCR/qPCR, genomics, bioinformatics, biosensors, plant pathology, or related research is desirable but not required.
Benefits of Auburn University Scholarship USA 2027
The Auburn University Scholarship covers;
* Full tuition fees
* $25,000/$27,000 annual living stipend for Masters and PhD candidates respectively.
The student will also participate in the collaborative atmosphere of the Auburn University Native Bee Lab through outreach activities, guest lectures, extension programming, and interdisciplinary research projects.
Opportunities for collaboration are extensive within Auburn University’s Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, the College of Agriculture, and with state and federal agencies, including the Alabama Department of Transportation.
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