Antioch University Scholarship; Graduate Student Assistantship

The 2026 Antioch University Masters Scholarship is a prestigious graduate research assistantship positioned within the Department of Biological Sciences. It provides a full tuition waiver and a $20,000 yearly stipend, enabling students to focus on advanced research in aquatic plant communities and herbicide effects in southern Minnesota lakes.

• Conduct field research, including water sampling and point intercept surveys.
• Operate boats and perform sampling procedures in various weather conditions, including winter icework.
• Analyze environmental data and assist in project documentation and reporting.

• Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro, water sampling, and point intercept surveys.
• Valid driver’s license and preferred boat trailering experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions.
• Meet standard entrance requirements for Antioch University graduate school.
• English proficiency sufficient for university requirements (no mandatory IELTS score for initial application).

• Full tuition coverage for the Master’s degree.
• A $20,000 annual stipend paid in installments.
• Professional mentorship from Dr. Ryan Wersal.
• Hands‑on field experience in boat operation and environmental mapping.
• Opportunity to contribute to global environmental sustainability projects.

Final date to receive applications:
June 30, 2026
. Funding confirmation is expected by July 2026, with program start tentative in August 2026.