Colorado State University in the United States is accepting applications for funded master’s and PhD research opportunities that offer monthly stipends of up to $2,500, along with full tuition and fee coverage.
The graduate assistantships are available through the university’s Forest Sciences Graduate Program in the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship.
According to the recruitment announcement, selected students will receive monthly stipends ranging from $2,300 to $2,500, equivalent to $27,600 to $30,000 annually if paid for 12 months.
The research opportunities focus on environmental governance, natural resource policy, conservation, and interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges.
Dr. Holly Nesbitt is recruiting master’s and doctoral students to participate in research projects that connect academic knowledge with environmental policy and decision-making.
Interested candidates must submit their applications by November 18, 2026. The university expects selected students to begin their program between June 1 and August 23, 2027.
Scholarship Benefits
The graduate research assistantships provide financial support to students pursuing master’s and PhD degrees at Colorado State University.
Successful applicants will receive monthly stipends ranging from $2,300 to $2,500, depending on the terms of their appointments.
The university will also cover tuition and fees for students selected for the assistantships.
The funding allows graduate students to continue their academic studies while contributing to research projects related to environmental governance and natural resource management.
According to the recruitment announcement, the positions involve an expected workload of 30 to 40 hours per week.
Applicants should confirm the appointment duration, payment schedule, and other financial conditions before accepting an offer.
Research Areas and Program Details
The assistantships are available through the Forest Sciences Graduate Program at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Dr. Holly Nesbitt is recruiting students interested in collaborative environmental governance and interdisciplinary research.
The program examines how communities, institutions, researchers, and policymakers work together to address environmental challenges.
Students may conduct research in environmental governance, natural resource policy and planning, conservation social science, and social-ecological systems.
Other areas of interest include collaboration, environmental decision-making, and social science research methods.
The research aims to improve understanding of how people and organizations manage natural resources and respond to environmental problems.
Who Can Apply for the Scholarship
Colorado State University welcomes applications from students interested in pursuing master’s or PhD research in environmental governance and related fields.
Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree and satisfy the university’s graduate admission requirements.
The opportunities are suitable for candidates with academic experience or a strong interest in environmental governance, natural resource management, conservation, and interdisciplinary research.
Students with backgrounds in environmental studies, social sciences, public policy, natural resource planning, or related disciplines may find the research areas relevant to their academic interests.
The recruitment announcement encourages applicants who have experience or an interest in collaboration, conservation, social science, social-ecological systems, and social science research methods.
Academic and English-Language Requirements
Applicants must meet Colorado State University’s academic admission requirements for their chosen graduate program.
The supplied scholarship listing mentions a minimum GPA of 3.0. It also lists English-language proficiency scores of IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 58, and Duolingo English Test 120.
However, the original recruitment advertisement does not specify these minimum scores.
International applicants should therefore confirm the university’s current academic and English-language requirements before submitting their applications.
Candidates with experience in social science research methods, interdisciplinary research, and environmental policy may strengthen their applications.
Required Documents
Applicants should review the university’s recruitment announcement to confirm the documents required for their chosen master’s or PhD program.
The supplied scholarship listing identifies academic transcripts, degree certificates, an application essay, and three recommendation letters as potential application requirements.
However, the original job advertisement does not confirm this complete document list.
Candidates should contact the recruiting faculty member or consult the university’s official graduate admission instructions before preparing their applications.
Students should also ensure that their academic background and research interests align with the program’s focus on collaborative environmental governance.
How to Apply for the Colorado State University Assistantship
Interested candidates should begin by reviewing the recruitment announcement for the master’s and PhD positions.
The announcement provides additional information about the research opportunities and the application process.
Applicants can contact Dr. Holly Nesbitt at holly.nesbitt@colostate.edu to discuss the positions and clarify the application requirements.
The recruitment notice identifies email as the preferred contact method.
Students should explain their academic background, research interests, and experience or interest in environmental governance and related subjects.
Applicants can access the complete details through the graduate research opportunity listing.
The listing also links to a detailed recruitment announcement containing further application instructions.
Candidates should follow the instructions in the recruitment announcement and complete the required steps before the deadline.
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