Fully Funded PhD in Entomology and Crop Protection at University of Pretoria University of Pretoria in South Africa

Fully funded PhD opportunity in Entomology and Crop Protection at the University of Pretoria , in collaboration with BerriesZA and Stellenbosch University . The project focuses on thrips pest dynamics in blueberry production across South Africa , with research themes including insect genomics , landscape ecology , and spatial modeling . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in agricultural pest management, insect biology, genetics, and spatial/quantitative approaches. The post highlight...

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Pretoria in collaboration with Citrus Research International (CRI) . The project focuses on remote sensing , landscape genomics , entomology , and pest management , specifically studying thrips spillover dynamics in mixed production agricultural landscapes in Mpumalanga, South Africa . The research is centered on citrus and macadamia systems and combines field ecology, molecular approaches, and spatial analysis. Funding: R190,000 per year bursary...

PhD opportunity at the Universitat de Lleida (UdL), Spain linked to the DoubleCrop project . The project focuses on sustainable double-cropping systems through diversification , circularity , and mitigation of nitrogen losses . The research combines on-farm experimentation , soil and environmental measurements , and process-based modelling using the STICS model . This opportunity is aimed at candidates with a Master’s degree , a strong academic record , and a background in agricultural sciences ...

Applications are open for two fully funded Graduate Research Assistantships at Kansas State University in the Department of Entomology , within the Kim Eco Lab . These opportunities are available at the MSc or PhD level and are designed for students interested in insect ecology , pollinator research , conservation biology , agroecology , regenerative agriculture , GIS , and species distribution modeling . Project 1 focuses on land management and climate effects on insect pollinators in grassland...

Funded PhD and Master’s assistantships are available at Louisiana State University / LSU AgCenter for Spring or Fall 2027 . The research areas highlighted in the post include agricultural engineering , crop–atmosphere interactions , digital agriculture , and sustainable systems . This is a good fit for students interested in applied research at the intersection of agriculture, environmental processes, and data-driven farming systems. The post indicates that both PhD and Master’s assistantships a...