The University of Vermont Scholarship 2027 offers fully funded graduate research assistantships for outstanding domestic and international students pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree in the United States.
The assistantship provides full tuition coverage, a generous annual stipend, and financial support for research and conference participation.
Hosted by the Bernos F.I.S.H. Lab at the University of Vermont, this opportunity allows graduate students to conduct interdisciplinary research on fisheries, ecology, and social-ecological systems while working alongside experienced researchers.
University of Vermont Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States of America
- Host Institution: University of Vermont
- Study Level: Master’s, PhD
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Scholarship Value: Full tuition, $37,000 annual stipend, research and conference funding
- IELTS Required: No
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
About the University of Vermont Scholarship
The Bernos F.I.S.H. Lab is recruiting motivated graduate students for funded Master’s and PhD research assistantships focused on the human dimensions of fisheries in Lake Champlain.
Successful applicants will begin their studies in January or May 2027 and undertake research exploring interactions between fisheries, communities, and aquatic ecosystems. Students will combine ecological and social science methods to investigate important issues affecting fisheries management and conservation.
Research projects may involve fieldwork, surveys, interviews, web scraping, fish sampling, telemetry, genetics, and data analysis.
Potential research topics include:
- Movement ecology of fish and fishers.
- Fishing behavior, motivations, and decision-making.
- Harvest practices and fisheries management.
- Social and knowledge networks within fisheries systems.
- Relationships between communities, management agencies, and fisheries conservation.
Research topics will be refined collaboratively with the supervising faculty.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full tuition waiver.
- Annual stipend of $37,000.
- Funding for research activities.
- Financial support for conference attendance and presentations.
- Academic supervision and mentorship from leading researchers.
- Opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary research with real-world fisheries management applications.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Hold qualifications suitable for admission into a Master’s or PhD program.
- Have an academic background in one of the following or a closely related discipline:
- Fisheries Science
- Ecology
- Natural Resources
- Environmental Studies
- Geography
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Data Science
- Network Analysis
- Demonstrate an interest in interdisciplinary research.
- Be interested in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Show an interest in social-ecological systems, stakeholder engagement, modeling, or fisheries management.
- PhD applicants should demonstrate strong potential for independent research through previous research experience, a master’s degree, professional work, or equivalent experience.
- International applicants are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Conditions
Successful applicants are expected to:
- Enroll full-time in an eligible graduate program at the University of Vermont.
- Maintain satisfactory academic and research progress.
- Actively participate in the research activities of the Bernos F.I.S.H. Lab.
- Contribute to publications, presentations, and collaborative research where appropriate.
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Vermont Scholarship:
- Visit the official scholarship webpage.
- Complete the online Google Form used for the initial screening process.
- Upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF format.
- If you cannot access the online form, email your CV directly to Dr. Thais Bernos with the subject line “Application to Human Dimension Position.”
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.
- Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- If you experience problems uploading your CV through the online application system, you may send it directly to the project supervisor using the email subject: