University of Georgia Masters Scholarship (Fully-Funded)

Are you an international graduate student in Geology seeking a fully-funded master’s scholarship in the University of Georgia (UGA)? Then, this opportunity is specifically for you.

The Department of Geology, part of the Franklin College of Arts & Sciences at UGA, seeks to recruit one MS student to join Dr. Adam Milewski’s research group (Water Resources & Remote Sensing Laboratory) for Spring 2025.

The successful candidate will contribute to developing a machine learning model for coastal Georgia. This project will focus on identifying and characterizing the processes and variables that control groundwater level fluctuations in coastal settings.

Check below for more details about this scholarship:

Research Focus

The primary research responsibilities will include:

• Developing and applying a machine learning model to predict groundwater level fluctuations in coastal Georgia.
• Identifying and characterizing the processes and variables that control these fluctuations.
• Predicting groundwater level changes in areas with inadequate monitoring data.
• Evaluating these predictions using existing in situ observations and a hydrodynamic model.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the University of Georgia Scholarship, applicants must:

• Hold a BS in geology, environmental engineering, or a related discipline.
• Have a strong interest in sustainable water resource use and data science.
• Be willing to engage in interdisciplinary research extending beyond traditional geology boundaries.
• Be fluent in English, both oral and written.

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship includes:

• A graduate research assistantship stipend worth $24,000 per year.
• Full tuition coverage and additional benefits.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial transcripts
• Statement of research interests

Application Process

To apply for the 2024 University of Georgia Masters Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should:

1. Contact Dr. Milewski directly at [email protected] with ‘MS Applicant – Coastal Research Data Science’ in the subject line. Include your resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, and a statement of research interests in your application.
2. Review graduate admission information for UGA at UGA Graduate Admissions.

Application Deadline: August 31, 2024

For further details, please visit the official page of the University of Georgia Masters Scholarship.