The University of Idaho Scholarship is a fully funded graduate position for home and international students seeking the opportunity to gain skills and networks in the discipline of range science. The University of Idaho Graduate Scholarship offers a fully funded graduate research assistantship position that includes free housing and financial support covering tuition, $31,000 living expenses per academic year.

Eligibility: 

• Hold a completed Master’s degree in a related field within 3 months of starting this position.
• Have excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a valid driver’s license.
• Show willingness to conduct field research under rigorous and remote conditions during variable weather conditions.
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a passion for the industry and have experience in vegetation monitoring, livestock handling, agricultural technologies, and/or geographic mapping (such as ArcGIS or onX).
• Applicants with an established history of publication, grant writing, and experience presenting research findings or to stakeholder groups will also be given preference.
• Experience with any of the following is also beneficial:
  • working/living in rural areas, working on ranching/farming operations and/or as a range technician, and operating ATV/UTVs and 4WD vehicles, and towing trailers.

Benefits of University of Idaho Scholarship 2026

• The University of Idaho Scholarship offers a salary of $31,000/year. 
• The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to develop and execute their own relevant research objective(s) that will complement the funded research.
• Professional development opportunities will include scientific design and implementation, scientific writing for peer-reviewed journals, attending and presenting at scientific and stakeholder meetings, stakeholder engagement and outreach, multidisciplinary training and networking, team leadership and management, project coordination, and grant writing, among others. 
• In addition to the stipend, this position offers housing in an on-site dormitory with individual sleeping area and a common living area with other graduate students or seasonal interns/technicians (successful candidate will not be required to stay in the dormitory).

Deadline: December 1, 2026
Type: Postgraduate
Host Country: USA