Graduate Assistantships

A Masters assistantship is available to start Spring 2025 focused on thin layer dredge material placement in mangroves.  Interested candidates should see the “How to Apply” section below and direct any questions to Dr. John White.  

Qualifications:  B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Soil Science, Geology, 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 Masters degree is preferred.

Stipend and Fees: For 2024, minimum annual stipend for Masters is $23,000, and for Ph.D., the minimum 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 stipend, as well as 75% of the healthcare stipend is covered, if you need it.  Students pay university fees at approximately $2,000 annually, depending on total credit hours. 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 to help cover fees.  There are a several scholarships available for students specifically studying wetlands.

​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