Georgia Southern University Scholarship 2026 in USA
Job Description
Georgia Southern University Scholarship 2026 in USA
Department of Biology at Georgia Southern University invites qualified candidates to apply for a MS position, with research focus on fungal genomics and host-pathogen interaction. The MS position will be supervised by Dr. Yong Zhang
The MS position starts in Fall 2026. Teaching & research assistantship is available for competitive candidates. We are seeking motivated candidates with a strong interest in the following research areas:
Genomic evolutionary mechanisms underlying fungal adaptation to changing environment
Functional diversity of host immune receptors conferring disease resistance to fungal infection
Analysis of OMICS data generated from high-throughput technology.
Overview of the Georgia Southern University Scholarship 2026
- Type: Masters Scholarships
- Country to study: USA
- School to study: Georgia Southern University
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Benefits: Full tuition, $14,000 Stipend per year
- Deadline: 1st May, 2026
Eligibility Criterias for the Georgia Southern University Scholarship 2026
- B.S. or M.S. in Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Mycology, Plant Science, Molecular Biology or related disciplines
- Knowledge in bioinformatics, computational biology
- Familiar with Python (or R, Perl)
- Strong communications skills, self-motivation, and passion for research
Preferred qualifications
- Hands on experience in OMICS data analysis
- Proficiency in computer programming and big data management
The Georgia Southern University Scholarship covers;
- tuition
- living stipend of $14,000 per year
Documents Needed
- resume/CV,
- academic transcripts, and
- a short paragraph of personal statement
Send emails with your documents to Dr. Zhang (yongzhang@georgiasouthern.edu)