Georgia Southern University Scholarship 2026

Department of Biology at Georgia Southern University invites qualified candidates to apply for a MS position, with research focus on fungal genomics and host-pathogen interaction. The MS position will be supervised by Dr. Yong Zhang

The MS position starts in Fall 2026. Teaching & research assistantship is available for competitive candidates. We are seeking motivated candidates with a strong interest in the following research areas:

· Genomic evolutionary mechanisms underlying fungal adaptation to changing environment
· Functional diversity of host immune receptors conferring disease resistance to fungal infection
· Analysis of OMICS data generated from high-throughput technology

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Resume/CV,
• Academic transcripts, and
• A short paragraph of a personal statement

The Georgia Southern University Scholarship covers;

• Tuition
• Living stipend of $14,000 per year

To apply for the Georgia Southern University Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;

Send emails with your documents to Dr. Zhang (yongzhang@georgiasouthern.edu)