About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
The Oklahoma State University Scholarship comes with full benefits that includes a $25,000 annual stipend, health insurance, and a tuition waiver.
In this post, Scholars region will discuss the details of the opportunity, its requirements, benefits, and the stepwise procedures involved in the application process
2027 Oklahoma State University Scholarship Details:
A fully funded master’s assistantship is available in Oklahoma State University’s (OSU) Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management (NREM), co-advised by Drs. Scott Loss and Tim O’Connell.
The project will involve fieldwork and analyses to monitor buildings on the OSU campus for bird-window collisions, which are the top source of avian collision mortality in North America and worldwide, and the student’s research will address one or more topics regarding bird-window collisions.
Potential research topics include evaluating effectiveness of methods to reduce bird-window collisions, identification of factors influencing collisions (e.g., light pollution, surrounding landscape characteristics, weather), and large-scale research questions that can be addressed using existing databases on bird-window collisions and bird occurrence (e.g., eBird).
Eligibility Requirements for 2027 Oklahoma State University Scholarship
To be considered for the 2027 Oklahoma State University Scholarship, you must meet the requirements below;
Required Qualifications:
possess an undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Ecology/Management, Ecology, or a related field;
have a strong work ethic and sense of self-motivation;
possess the ability to work both independently and collegially with others; strong written and oral communication skills;
have an interest in urban ecology, conservation biology, and/or human threats to wildlife;
show experience in engaging with the public and a variety of stakeholder groups (because the position will include a strong outreach component including to university administrators, students, and/or teachers).
Preferred qualifications: Ideal candidates will have one or several of the following skills and experiences:
conducting, presenting, and publishing mentored research; coordinating and supervising field projects;
conducting wildlife collision surveys;
handling and identifying wild birds; experience with statistical analyses;
extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and public outreach, including educational or interpretive presentations to a variety of age groups.
Benefits of 2026 Oklahoma State University Scholarship
Funding, which will be available to support the student through May 2029, will be available through a research assistantship, but the student will also have an opportunity to TA for an NREM course if they are interested in gaining teaching experience
A stipend of $2,083/month ($25,000/yr) will be provided along with full tuition waiver and health insurance at $20/month.
Required Documents for 2027 Oklahoma State University Scholarship
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
a cover letter outlining how you meet required and preferred qualifications,
a CV, and
contact information for three references.
How to apply