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JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARS—SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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LOCATION: USA

The Johns Hopkins SAIS Public Service Scholars – Scholarship Program is for experienced mid-career professionals pursuing the Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) who have worked in public service, (broadly defined), and intend to return to public service after earning their degree. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Citizens of all countries are eligible to apply

Candidates must be admitted to the Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) program on the Washington DC campus in the fall semester; both full and part-time students (taking at least two courses per semester) are eligible to apply

Proven leadership, academic aptitude, and dedication to public service through demonstrated professional experience

Special consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need

Scholarship awards cannot be deferred

Must begin the Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) program in the fall semester

May pursue the program full or part time (part-time must take at least two classes per semester)

Must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 or higher

Must participate in at least one admissions recruitment activity per semester (such as meeting with prospective applicants or serving on a student panel) or serve as a mentor to a Public Service Fellow

Must complete and submit brief program surveys once per semester and a final comprehensive survey in the last semester

Must complete and submit Global Careers’ Employment Outcomes Survey prior to graduating

The Johns Hopkins SAIS Public Service Scholars – Scholarship Program is only open to Fall applicants.

BENEFIT:

Up to a 50% tuition scholarship (scholarship awards cannot be deferred or transferred to another campus, nor can they be used for academic exchange programs)

Curated and exclusive programming that includes lectures, seminars and other events featuring policy leaders and practitioners of public service

Opportunity to engage with guest speakers and alumni who are leading change in their public sector spaces

Guidance from the Office of Global Careers on the myriad opportunities available to help you develop the skills and experience required to advance your career in public service

Participation in social and volunteer activities that foster a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose among the cohort

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UNCW (STATE) PHD IN INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY

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Application Deadline: 4th September, 2026

LOCATION: USA

The UNC Wilmington Animal eVolution & Ecology Lab (WAVE Lab) in the Department of Biology & Marine Biology is seeking an applicant for admittance into the Integrative and Comparative Biology PhD program at UNC Wilmington, in Wilmington, North Carolina, beginning January 2027 (somewhat flexible). The program is in-person with no remote options. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Desired qualifications include (seeking some, but not all): 

Training in mammal or bird ecology & evolution; 

Quantitative skills in color science, including receptor-noise limited models as implemented in R or python to test hypotheses regarding camouflage ecology; 

Quantitative skills in comparative analyses including ancestral state reconstructions, phylogenetic path analyses, Phylogenetic Generalized Least Squares, and/or Bayesian Phylogenetic Mixed Models; 

Experience working with Resonon hyperspectral cameras; 

Experience with Ocean Optics spectrophotometry equipment; 

Remote field work experience in extreme environments (such as southwestern US deserts and high-altitude environments); 

Experience conducting research in museum collections; 

Molecular skills, including sample collection on wild animals, DNA extraction, and amplification of MC1R and ASIP genes, and subsequent analyses; 

A publication record reflecting the applicant’s career stage; 

Completed BS and MS programs. 

Interested individuals should email the following documents as a single PDF to mahoneys@uncw.edu: 1) a CV that includes details of their previous scientific training, 2) a cover letter that outlines their interest in the program, articulates how their previous experiences are aligned with the desired qualifications, and describes their career goals (2 pages max), and 3) contact information for 3 references by 4 September 2026. 

Initial screening interviews are anticipated to commence in mid-September, with the potential to visit campus during the fall semester. The successful applicant will be expected to apply for the graduate program, with the understanding that the final decision regarding admittance into the program is determined by the UNCW Department of Biology & Marine Biology Graduate Advisory Committee and the Graduate College. 

The successful applicant will have an interest in animal color ecology & evolution, camouflage ecology, animal ecology, quantitative and technical skills in hyperspectral equipment, and molecular skills as demonstrated by previous research experience. The successful candidate will explore hypotheses of camouflage ecology in mammals and birds.

Additional resources can be found on the WAVE Lab website and UNCW’s BMB website. 

Questions can be directed to Sean Mahoney at mahoneys@uncw.edu. 

BENEFIT:

The successful applicant will be supported by a combination of Research and Teaching Assistantships, an annual stipend of $25,000, and a tuition waiver.

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