University of Maryland Fully Funded Scholarship 2026 in USA

One graduate teaching assistantship at the MSc level is available in the Che Lab, Department of Animal and Avian Sciences, University of Maryland, beginning in Spring 2026.

The selected student will be advised by Dr. Sunch Che, Assistant Professor of Poultry Graduate Management.

Research topics include improving hackyard and small-flock poultry health and biosecurity. The selected graduate student will lead all aspects of their research projects), including

1. Developing survey questions using Qualtrics
2. Analyzing data from the survey
3. Developing fact sheets and infographics
4. Preparing manuscripts for publication

Summary

1. Host University: University of Maryland
2. Department: Animal and Avian Sciences (Che Lab)
3. Study Level: Master’s (MSc)
4. Eligible Countries: All (Domestic and International)
5. Start Date: Spring 2026
6. Scholarship Type: Graduate Teaching Assistantship
7. Reward: Full tuition coverage, Monthly stipend, Health insurance, Research/project support

Eligibility Criteria for University of Maryland Fully Funded Scholarship 2026 in USA

1. Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 or higher on a 40 scale.
2. English Proficiency (for caching assistant roles) for international applicants;
3. IELTS: Overall score of 7 (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 7.5)
4. TOEFL Total score of 95 (Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24, Speaking 24)

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in animal science, veterinary medicine, or a related field
2. Strong academic performance in an undergraduate program
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
4. Data organization and project management skills.
5. Ability to synthesize and critique scientific literature.
6. Experience handling livestock, including broiler chickens
7. Proficiency in IT or Python programming languages (preferred)
8. Publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or abstracts submitted to and presented at conferences (preferred).

Benefits of University of Maryland Fully Funded Scholarship 2026 in USA

The graduate student will receive a stipend, fringe benefits, and full tuition coverage for the duration of their research program (2.5 years for MSc-level).

How to Apply

To apply for the University of Maryland Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;

1. Submit their application materials, including CV, and Academic transcripts
2. Send applications to sche@umd.edu.
3. Review of applications will continue until the Ms position is filled.
4. For more details, please visit our department’s website.

Application Deadline:

August 31, 2025

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