USDA-ARS Soil Health Research Fellowships

Funding: Funded, stipends vary by posting (recent soil-health postings ranged roughly $3,100-$3,700/month for postgraduates and $63,000-$76,000/year for postdocs); verify current amount on the specific posting. Who can apply: Open to current students, recent postgraduates (associate's/bachelor's/master's within 5 years), postdoctoral researchers (doctorate within 5 years), and faculty in STEM fields including soil science, agriculture, and environmental science. Individual postings vary, some require U.S. citizenship, others are open to eligible foreign nationals with appropriate visa status (e.g., J-1). Length: Typically 7 months to 2 years depending on the specific posting, often renewable. Health insurance stipend/assistance through ORISE; mentorship from ARS scientists; no participant fees. Field: Soil science / soil health assessment.