2026 University of Michigan Scholarship in USA
Job Description
2026 University of Michigan Scholarship in USA
Dr. Lauren Gillespie’s new lab at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is looking to recruit PhD students to join in Fall 2026 for a fully-funded PhD position.
Dr. Gillespie’s research group in U-M’s School for Environment and Sustainability develops AI-integrated approaches for monitoring ecosystems at scale in the Anthropocene.
This highly interdisciplinary work cross-cuts AI methods development, conservation decision-making, and field-based methods to uncover the effects of rapid environmental change on species and improve our ecological forecasting of the natural world.
2026 University of Michigan Scholarship Summary
- Type: PhD Scholarships
- Country to study: USA
- School to study: University of Michigan
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Benefits: Full Scholarship, $41,308 Stipend per year, Health Insurance
- Deadline: 1st December, 2025
2026 University of Michigan Scholarship Requirements
To be considered for the University of Michigan Graduate Scholarship, you must:
- have a bachelor’s degree from a relevant discipline.
- have a strong interdisciplinary background in computer science, ecology, environmental science, data science, and GIS.
- While previous research experience is preferred, ideal candidates should show intellectual curiosity and a capability for independent growth.
Scholarship Perks
- University of Michigan Ph.D. students have one of the strongest PhD compensation packages in the United States, including 5 years of fully-funded support plus health insurance.
- The stipend amount for 2024-2025 is roughly $3,442.38 per month.
Application Guidelines
- If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out this google form (https://forms.gle/8zmyDfNzGADQGWBj9) to express your interest in joining the lab. Review of applications will begin in October and continue on a rolling basis.
- The official SEAS PhD application deadline is December 1st 2025 for a start date in Fall of 2026.
- If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out (gillespl@umich.edu).
Apply Here for the 2026 University of Michigan Scholarship
Requirements
To be considered for the University of Michigan Graduate Scholarship, you must:
- have a bachelor’s degree from a relevant discipline.
- have a strong interdisciplinary background in computer science, ecology, environmental science, data science, and GIS.
- While previous research experience is preferred, ideal candidates should show intellectual curiosity and a capability for independent growth.
Scholarship Perks
- University of Michigan Ph.D. students have one of the strongest PhD compensation packages in the United States, including 5 years of fully-funded support plus health insurance.
- The stipend amount for 2024-2025 is roughly $3,442.38 per month.
Application Guidelines
- If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out this google form (https://forms.gle/8zmyDfNzGADQGWBj9) to express your interest in joining the lab. Review of applications will begin in October and continue on a rolling basis.
- The official SEAS PhD application deadline is December 1st 2025 for a start date in Fall of 2026.
- If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out (gillespl@umich.edu).