{"id":259,"date":"2026-02-23T05:11:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T05:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mox.scholars.co.tz\/?p=259"},"modified":"2026-02-23T05:11:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T05:11:24","slug":"university-of-tennessee-graduate-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholars.co.tz\/mox\/2026\/02\/23\/university-of-tennessee-graduate-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 University of Tennessee Graduate Scholarship: Fully Funded $35,328 Assistantship in USA"},"content":{"rendered":"

2026 University of Tennessee Graduate Scholarship: Fully Funded $35,328 Assistantship in USA<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK)<\/span><\/b> is offering a premier opportunity for international students to pursue a Master\u2019s or PhD through a <\/span>fully funded Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA)<\/span><\/b>.<\/span> This position, starting in August 2026, is based within the <\/span>School of Natural Resources<\/span><\/b>, known for its innovative research in conservation and environmental policy.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are passionate about the social science side of conservation\u2014how humans, economics, and policy affect our natural world\u2014this is a life-changing chance to study in the United States with full financial backing.<\/p>\n

Scholarship & Assistantship Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Host Institution<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), USA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Department<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nSchool of Natural Resources<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Study Level<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nMaster\u2019s (MS) or PhD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual Stipend<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n$35,328 per year<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Funding Duration<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nMS (2 Years) \/ PhD (3 Years)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deadline<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nApril 15, 2026<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What the Scholarship Covers<\/h2>\n

This is a comprehensive funding package<\/b> that ensures the student focuses entirely on their research and studies:<\/p>\n

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    High-Value Stipend:<\/b> An annual living allowance of <\/span>$35,328<\/span><\/b>, which is among the most competitive in the region for the 2026 academic year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Full Tuition Waiver:<\/span><\/b> All academic tuition and mandatory fees are 100% covered.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Health Insurance:<\/b> Comprehensive medical coverage provided by the university.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Professional Growth:<\/b> Opportunities to collaborate with global research labs and participate in teaching activities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Research Focus: Conservation Social Science<\/h2>\n

    The research assistantship is under the mentorship of Dr. Neelam C. Poudyal<\/b>, the James R. Cox Professor of Natural Resources Policy.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Unlike traditional biology programs, this research focuses on:<\/p>\n