UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP 2024
Project Description:
Dr. Rutkoski’s research group is seeking passionate graduate students (Master’s or PhD) to contribute to a project focused on enhancing the profitability of wheat production in the Midwest. Selected students will be hired as research assistants and receive a fully-funded scholarship package.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct independent research in plant breeding and quantitative genetics, focusing on either:
- Improved phenotyping and selection methods for wheat traits crucial to the wheat-soybean double-cropping system’s profitability.
- Predictive breeding methodologies utilizing advancements in genomic prediction and high-throughput phenotyping to accelerate wheat grain yield improvement.
- Participate in wheat cultivar development by leading applied breeding or phenotyping activities.
- Contribute to selection decisions within the University of Illinois soft red winter wheat breeding program.
- Actively engage in research activities such as reading scientific literature, designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and writing manuscripts for publication.
Eligibility:
- Strong interest in scientific research, including tasks like literature review, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and manuscript writing.
- Passion for applied plant breeding and collaborative teamwork.
- Preference given to applicants with experience in field research programs or applied breeding programs (internships or work experience).
- Prior experience with data analysis and/or statistical programming is a plus.
- For PhD applicants, successful completion of a Master’s degree is highly preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive monthly stipend:
- Master’s students: $2,453.33
- PhD students: $2,649.60
- Full tuition coverage
- Health insurance
Application Materials:
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information for recommenders
- Essay responses (details about essay questions will likely be provided on the application portal)
How to Apply for University of Illinois Graduate Scholarship (Step by Step)
To apply for the University of Illinois Graduate Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship application webpage
- Proceed to the program’s application form
- Apply by filling the form and uploading all required documents
- If you are selected as a candidate for further consideration, you will be contacted via email before the end of July 2024 to schedule a Zoom interview.
Note: This information is based on the provided details and may not be exhaustive. It’s crucial to refer to the official application portal for the most up-to-date information and specific requirements.
