University of Illinois Graduate Scholarship 2024 | How To Apply
Dr. Rutkoski’s research group is inviting applications for the University of Illinois Graduate Scholarship from international students to study in the USA. The University of Illinois Graduate Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that covers the cost of tuition, health insurance, and provides a living stipend of $31,800 per year.
Scholarship Summary:
Host Country: USA
Study Abroad: Study in USA
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Reward: Full Scholarship | $31,800 Living Stipends
No IELTS Required
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Scholarship Details:
Dr. Rutkoski is currently seeking a Master’s or PhD student to work on research aimed at improving the profitability of wheat production in the Midwest. In addition to conducting independent research, the graduate students will contribute to wheat cultivar development by taking leadership of certain applied breeding or phenotyping activities and participating in selection decisions in the University of Illinois soft red winter wheat breeding program.
In line with this long-term goal, the graduate students hired will develop independent research in the areas of plant breeding and quantitative genetics. They will specifically focus on one of two topics:
1. Improved phenotyping and selection methods for traits in wheat that are critical for the profitability of the wheat-soybean double-crop system, or
2. Predictive breeding methodologies that utilize advancements in genomic prediction and high-throughput phenotyping to accelerate improvement in grain yield in wheat.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
To be considered for the University of Illinois Graduate Scholarship, you must:
•Have a strong interest in conducting scientific research.
•Be prepared to undertake tasks such as reading scientific publications, designing experiments, collecting data, analyzing data, and writing manuscripts for publication.
•Have a strong interest in applied plant breeding and working as part of a team.
•Preference will be given to applicants with work or internship experience in a field research program or applied breeding program.
•Prior experience with data analysis and/or statistical programming is a plus.
•For applicants seeking a PhD, successful completion of a Master’s degree is highly preferred.
Scholarship Benefits:
Graduate students will be hired on a Research Assistantship, which covers the cost of tuition. Health insurance and a stipend will also be provided. The stipend for Master’s students is currently $2,453.33 per month, while the stipend for PhD students is currently $2,649.60 per month.
Scholarship Required Documents:
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents:
•Application Form
•Curriculum Vitae
•Contact Information of Recommenders
•Responses to Essay Questions
Application Method (Step by Step):
1. Click on the button below to visit the scholarship application webpage.
2. Proceed to the program’s application form.
3. Apply by filling out the form and uploading all required documents.
4. If you are selected as a candidate for further consideration, you will be contacted via email before the end of July 2024 to schedule a Zoom interview.
