The University of North Carolina Wilmington in the United States have open fully funded scholarships for candidates from around the world to pursue graduate degrees.
The University of North Carolina Scholarship includes a a combination of Research and Teaching Assistantships, an annual stipend of $25,000, and a tuition waiver.
For a full breakdown of the program, including a step-by-step guide on how to apply, read this post and click the green button at the end of it.
University of North Carolina Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: AllCountries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $25,000 Stipend per year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: September 4, 2026
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University of North Carolina Wilmington Scholarship Details:
The UNC Wilmington Animal eVolution & Ecology Lab (WAVE Lab) in the Department of Biology & Marine Biology is seeking an applicant for admittance into the Integrative and Comparative Biology PhD program at UNC Wilmington, in Wilmington, North Carolina beginning January 2027 (somewhat flexible). The program is in-person with no remote options.
The successful applicant will have an interest in animal color ecology & evolution, camouflage ecology, animal ecology, quantitative and technical skills in hyperspectral equipment, and molecular skills as demonstrated by previous research experience.
The successful candidate will explore hypotheses of camouflage ecology in mammals and birds while earning a PhD degree from the institution.
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Requirements for University of North Carolina Wilmington Scholarship 2026
Desired qualifications for applicants include (seeking some, but not all):
- Training in mammal or bird ecology & evolution;
- Quantitative skills in color science, including receptor-noise limited models as implemented in R or python to test hypotheses regarding camouflage ecology;
- Quantitative skills in comparative analyses including ancestral state reconstructions, phylogenetic path analyses, Phylogenetic Generalized Least Squares, and/or Bayesian Phylogenetic Mixed Models;
- Experience working with Resonon hyperspectral cameras;
- Experience with Ocean Optics spectrophotometry equipment;
- Remote field work experience in extreme environments (such as southwestern US deserts and high altitude environments);
- Experience conducting research in museum collections;
- Molecular skills including sample collection on wild animals, DNA extraction, and amplification of MC1R and ASIP genes, and subsequent analyses;
- A publication record reflecting the applicant’s career stage;
- Completed BS and MS programs.
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Benefits of University of North Carolina Scholarship 2027
The successful applicant will be supported by a combination of Research and Teaching Assistantships, an annual stipend of $25,000, and a tuition waiver.
Required Documents for UNC Wilmington Scholarship 2026
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- a CV that includes details of their previous scientific training,
- a cover letter that outlines their interest in the program, articulates how their previous experiences are aligned with the desired qualifications, and describes their career goals (2 pages max), and
- contact information for 3 references
How to Apply for University of North Carolina Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the University of North Carolina Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the program’s webpage.
- Interested individuals should email the following documents as a single PDF to mahoneys@uncw.edu
- Initial screening interviews are anticipated to commence in mid-September, with the potential to visit campus during the fall semester.
- The successful applicant will be expected to apply for the graduate program, with the understanding that the final decision regarding admittance into the program is determined by the UNCW Department of Biology & Marine Biology Graduate Advisory Committee and the Graduate College.
Deadline: September 4, 2026
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