Texas State University Environmental Hydrology PhD 2027 ($37,000 Stipend)
- Study in
- USA
- Levels
- PhD
- Funding
- $37,000 a year
- Covers
- Stipend plus benefits, conference travel
- Who can apply
- Graduates in hydrology, environmental science, ecology or related fields
- Run by
- Texas State University
On this page
Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, is recruiting one PhD student in environmental hydrology for Fall 2027. The student will join the Chattopadhyay Hydroecology Lab, led by Dr. Somsubhra Chattopadhyay in the Department of Biology, and enrol in the PhD in Integrative and Applied Biology. The position pays $37,000 a year plus benefits, with funding for 4.5 years.
Status: Open. The deadline is 30 November 2026 (checked October 30, 2026). The lab page says international applicants are welcome, so you can apply from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya or India. The Graduate College still sets English test rules, and the official pages do not confirm whether your country is exempt.
What it covers
- A stipend of $37,000 a year plus benefits for 4.5 years.
- Funding for one national and one regional conference each year.
- Teaching assistant duties for four semesters, plus mentoring undergraduates.
The lab page does not say whether tuition, fees or health insurance are covered. Ask the supervisor before you accept an offer.
The research
You will study how changes in water flow, climate change and human activity affect rivers and streams, with likely fieldwork in the Texas Hill Country. You pick one direction: why streams stop flowing, forecasting floods and low flows with SWAT+ and data models, or linking flow to aquatic life using environmental DNA.
Who can apply
- A background in hydrology, water resources engineering, environmental science, earth sciences, ecology or a related field.
- An MS degree is preferred, but not required.
- Skills in modelling, GIS, R, Python or statistics help.
- For Graduate College admission, a GPA of 3.5 with a bachelor’s only, or 3.25 in graduate work with a master’s.
Key details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Texas State University, San Marcos, USA |
| Supervisor | Dr. Somsubhra Chattopadhyay, Department of Biology |
| Programme | PhD in Integrative and Applied Biology |
| Funding | $37,000 a year plus benefits, 4.5 years |
| Start | August 2027 |
| Lab deadline | 30 November 2026 |
| Graduate College deadline | 1 February 2027 (if shortlisted) |
| Application fee | $90 with international credentials |
| English tests | IELTS 6.5 (no module below 6.0), PTE 52 or Duolingo 110 |
How to apply
- Read the official lab call for applications.
- Fill in the lab’s online form with your CV, short answers on your interests and experience, and two referees. The lab asks you not to apply by email.
- If shortlisted, attend an interview in December 2026.
- If selected, submit a full application to the Texas State Graduate College by 1 February 2027, with a statement of purpose, three recommendation letters and transcripts.
Tips before you apply
- Choose one of the three research directions and say why in your form answers.
- Show any experience with SWAT, GIS, R or Python, even from a class project.
- Book an IELTS or PTE date now so your score is ready by February.
- Ask in writing about tuition, fees and health insurance cover.
- Read the supervisor’s Texas State faculty profile before your interview.
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Details are taken from the official Chattopadhyay Hydroecology Lab and Texas State University websites, checked on October 30, 2026. Confirm the current rules there before you apply.
