The Eastern New Mexico University Scholarship is a fully funded graduate assistantship for Masters studies in microbial ecology.
The scholarship covers in-state tuition, an annual living stipend, with a summer stipend of up to $5,000 for each field season and support for field costs.
More details about this opportunity including a step-by-step guide on how to apply will be provided in this post.
Eastern New Mexico University Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $16,000 Stipend per year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: November 2, 2026
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2027 Eastern New Mexico University Masters Scholarship Details:
The Microbial Ecology and Macroevolution Group in the Department of Biology at Eastern New Mexico University (Portales, NM) is offering a funded M.S. position beginning Spring 2027.
The student will study how microbes shape the evolution of their metazoan hosts, working with turtles and amphibians and combining summer fieldwork in Panama (with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute) and potentially the Ecuadorian Amazon (Tiputini Biodiversity Station) with shotgun and long-read metagenomics and computational analysis.
Thesis questions are developed with the PI within the group’s research program.
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Eligibility Requirements for [Minor Keyword and/or + Year] Scholarship
To be considered for the Eastern New Mexico University Scholarship, you must meet the following requirements:
- A B.S. in Biology, Microbiology, Ecology, Evolution, or a related field, with strong academic credentials, is required.
- Experience with bioinformatics and statistics is desirable, as is interest in the conceptual foundations of evolutionary biology.
- Significant fieldwork will take place outside the United States, primarily in Panama and potentially in Ecuador, so working knowledge of Spanish is preferred.
- Applicants should be able to work independently and comfortably in remote, physically demanding field conditions for extended periods.
- Strong applicants will show evidence of taking ownership of a project, such as an undergraduate thesis, independent research, or extended field or lab experience, and will communicate clearly in writing and in person.
- Competitive applicants will have tropical field research experience, preferably from their undergraduate program.
Students must hold a valid driver’s license and passport and be able to obtain any required visas for international travel.
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Benefits of Eastern New Mexico University Scholarship 2027
The selected student will be offered a graduate assistantship (about $11,000 per 9-month academic year, plus in-state tuition), with a summer stipend of up to $5,000 for each field season and support for field costs.
Together, this can total approximately $16,000 per year plus field costs. Students are also encouraged to apply for external funding if desired.
How to Apply for Eastern New Mexico University Scholarship 2027 (Step by Step)
Deadline: November 2, 2026
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