Pakistanis Can Apply for Fully Funded Master’s in the US With $4,500 Per Semester Assistantship

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is offering a fully funded Master's position in the United States, with a $4,500 stipend paid each semester and a $4,806 maintenance/tuition fee waiver. The position starts in January 2027 and can be pursued for up to six semesters, contingent on the student's performance. The application deadline is October 2, 2026.

The assistantship is focused on botanical research and herbarium management at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Herbarium. The selected student will manage and expand the herbarium, which houses over 50,000 plant specimens with an aim to reach 65,000 specimens. Key tasks will include specimen preparation, digitization, backlog processing, and integrating new specimens.

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in a related field with a GPA above 3.0. A background in botany is necessary, and candidates must have completed at least one undergraduate botany course or demonstrate substantial botanical experience. Strong communication skills, a solid work ethic, and knowledge of Symbiota/SERNEC portals, R or Python are preferred qualifications. Previous professional experience is not required.