Graduate Assistantships

A Masters assistantship may  be available for Fall 2025 focused on coastal wetland restoration.  Interested candidates should see the “How to Apply” section below and direct any questions to Dr. John White.  

Qualifications:  B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Coastal Environmental Science, Geology, Soil Science, Renewable & Natural Resources or other related disciplines. Demonstrated excellence in course work, good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work well as a team member is required.   For Ph.D. Assistantships, a conferred Masters degree is preferred.

Stipend and Fees: For 2024, minimum annual pay stipend for Masters is $23,000, and for Ph.D., the minimum pay Stipend is $31,000 per year.  Fellowships typically carry larger stipends (your application must be completed early, to be considered for Fellowships and Scholarships, typically by early Feb for Fall admission).  Graduate Research/Teaching Assistantship tuition is fully covered in addition to the annual pay stipend, as well as 75% of the healthcare stipend is covered, if you need it.  Students pay no university fees other than the 25% of the healthcare premium. There are also a number of scholarships, both recruitment and for current students, available for strong candidates which supplement assistantships and provide money directly to student.  These scholarships include two different recruitment schlolarships, the Joseph Lipsey, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Award for an LSU undergrad seeking a graduate degree in the College as well as the Richard A. & Joseph Lipsey, Jr. Graduate Student Incentive Award for any student recruited to the College. There are also several College scholarships available for students specifically studying wetlands including the Dr. James Gosselink Scholarship Fund, William H. Patrick, Jr., PhD Scholarship for Wetlands Expertise, and Warren "Whip" Mermilliod Scholarship which provide anywhere from $500 up to $4,000 per year paid directly to the student.

​How to apply: Complete a free pre-application, which can be obtained from: the LSU DOCS website.  Remaining application information can also be found on the website.

John WhiteContact:                              

Dr. John R White
Professor and Associate Dean of Research
Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences
Energy Coast and Environment Building Room 3239
Louisiana State University    (225) 578-8792