MS/PhD Graduate Opportunities in Grassland Ecohydrology at Kansas State University 2027 – USA

Location: United States

Program: Postgraduate Degree Programs

Eligibility: International Students

Duration: Full Duration of Program

Deadline: December 15, 2026.

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The Ecohydrology Lab at Kansas State University is seeking two graduate students (MS or PhD) to start in either Spring (January) 2027 or Fall (August) 2027. Research in the lab focuses on interactions between ecological and hydrological processes in grasslands, savannas, and shrublands. It combines plant ecophysiology, ecology, hydrology, and soil science to understand how vegetation shapes water movement and critical zone function under changing climate and land-use conditions. Projects can be tailored to student interests but should be relevant to at least one of three themes: subsurface impacts of land-use and land-cover change, plant water-use strategies and coexistence in water-limited ecosystems, or the drivers and consequences of preferential flow.

Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the Flint Hills ecoregion of the Great Plains, with easy access to the Konza Prairie Biological Station. The lab aims to foster a fun, collaborative, and supportive environment where students can grow their research skills and build long-lasting networks of peers, collaborators, and mentors. The MS and PhD positions come with a stipend, tuition and university fee coverage, and access to a university-subsidized health insurance plan.

Benefits of the Programme

This programme will provide the following to its recipients:

An annual stipend of $30,771 (paid bi-weekly)
Coverage of tuition and university fees
Access to a university-subsidized health insurance plan
Academic mentorship and opportunities for research collaboration
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:

Must hold an undergraduate degree (or higher) in ecology, biology, earth sciences, hydrology, or a related field by the time of hire
Must have strong oral and written communication skills
Must be willing to work outdoors in hot weather

Desired but not required:

Previous research or field experience
Coding skills (Program R)

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.

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Selection Criteria

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, starting right away. The listing does not state any other selection criteria. Applicants’ projects should be relevant to at least one of the lab’s three research themes.