Fully funded graduate assistantship opportunities are available at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign for international students to study in the USA.
The University of Illinois Graduate Assistantship includes a full tuition waiver, a living stipend of $29,000 to $31,000 per year, and health insurance for interested and qualified candidates.
This post contains all the details you need to successfully apply for the opportunity.
University of Illinois Graduate Assistantship Summary
- Host Country: United States
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $31,000 Stipend per year| Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: November 2, 2026
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Details of University of Illinois Graduate Assistantship Scholarship:
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) at the University of Illinois is seeking highly motivated PhD or MS students to join its research team to quantify the impacts of different stressors on fish populations.
The project anticipates graduate opportunities for 1-2 different research projects related to (1) fish passage around lock and dam structures in large rivers, (2) movement ecology of fishes in Lake Michigan, and (3) linking landscape use with the abundance of river fishes.
Work will consist of both laboratory experiments and field studies, and will involve both behavioral and physiological responses. Projects will be conducted in collaboration with several state, federal and industry partners. Results will inform policy on conservation practices to enhance and protect freshwater fisheries.
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Eligibility Requirements for 2027 University of Illinois Scholarship
To be considered for the University of Illinois Scholarship, you must satisfy the following requirements:
- Experience with fish handling, fish care in a laboratory setting, or fisheries techniques in a field setting.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently, and contribute to a research team.
- A BS degree in biology, ecology, fisheries or other related discipline (MS required for PhD applicants).
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research independently. Research productivity, experience conducting statistical analyses, and experience communicating scientific findings through oral and written communication are important.
- Experience with fish telemetry, as well as planning and coordinating field teams, would be an asset.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
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Benefits of University of Illinois Graduate Assistantship 2027
The fully funded graduate assistantship covers;
- tuition fees
- a living stipend of $29,000 to $31,000 per year
- health insurance
Required Documents for University of Illinois Scholarship 2027
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Contacts of Referees
How to Apply for University of Illinois Graduate Assistantship 2027 (Step by Step)
Deadline: November 2, 2026
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