Apply: Montana State University Masters Scholarship 2025 | Fully Funded Graduate Assistantship

🏛️ Host Institution: Montana State University

📍 Location: USA

📚 Level: Master’s (MSc in Ecology)

🌍 Eligible Countries: All countries

🎯 Start Date: January 2026

🗓️ Application Deadline: July 15, 2025

🌐 IELTS: Not Required

🎁 What You Get

Monthly stipend of approximately $2,400 (≈ $28,800 per year)

Full tuition and tuition fees

Health insurance

Field housing provided

2–3 year MSc program with collaborative research

🔬 Research Focus

The program involves:

Studying swift foxes reintroduced to Fort Belknap Indian Reservation (2020–2023)

Researching genetics, movement ecology, gene flow, kinship, dispersal, and home ranges

Collaborating with:

Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Fort Belknap Fish & Wildlife Department

✅ Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, you must:

Hold a B.Sc. in Wildlife Science, Ecology, Zoology, or a closely related field

Have:

3.0 GPA (biology courses)

3.0 GPA (junior/senior year)

2.5 GPA (chemistry, physics, mathematics)

Demonstrate:

Strong work ethic and motivation

Interest or aptitude in modeling, bioinformatics, or quantitative ecology

Excellent communication skills

Field experience in remote grasslands preferred

Basic lab techniques

Teamwork and independence

📄 Required Documents

Prepare and email the following:

1. Cover letter – Describe qualifications, academic interests, and career goals

2. CV/Resume – Include 3 or more references with contact info

3. Unofficial academic transcript

✉️ How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Write a professional email with the subject line:
“Swift Fox MSc Assistantship”

2. Attach your cover letter, CV, and transcripts in PDF format

3. Send your email to:

Dr. Justine Becker – justine.becker1@montana.edu

Dr. Ethan Linck – ethan.linck@montana.edu

✍️ Sample Email Template:

Subject: Swift Fox MSc Assistantship

Dear Dr. Becker and Dr. Linck,

I am writing to express my interest in the Swift Fox MSc Assistantship at Montana State University. I am a [Your Degree] graduate with a strong background in [your major] and a keen interest in wildlife ecology and genetics.

Please find attached my cover letter, CV, and academic transcript. I would be honored to contribute to your ongoing research and pursue my MSc in Ecology under your guidance.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to speak further.

Warm regards,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Contact Info]

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