M.S. Graduate Positions in Biology at William and Mary
The Puzey Lab in the Biology Department at William & Mary is recruiting
motivated students for our two-year M.S. program beginning Fall 2026. Our
research focuses on plant evolutionary biology, spanning ecology,
genomics, organismal biology, and interactions among plants, insects,
and microbes.
Highlights
– Fully funded: tuition remission plus stipend as a Graduate
Teaching Assistant
– Join an active research environment investigating plant evolution,
ecology & genomics
Lab-specific research themes
– The role of plant–microbe interactions in shaping plant evolution
and population dynamics
– Polyploidy and genome evolution
– Male gamete biology: pollen competition, pollen tube growth rate,
mating system evolution (with Mimulus as a model)
Eligibility
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology,
evolutionary biology, genetics, or a related field by the program
start. Prior research experience is encouraged.
How to Apply / Contact
Prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact Josh Puzey,
to discuss research interests and fit. For general questions about the
M.S. program, please reach out to the Graduate Program Coordinator,
Sarah Freeman (spfreeman01@wm.edu).
Program overview and application: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wm.edu%2Fas%2Fbiology%2Fgraduate%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cc4db2c0d47e741ca84d308de1dc2f4ae%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638980920347505598%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dKO03l3YH0fmePeNPsu0tDvAp76vzwlEjq5vU3LfKBY%3D&reserved=0
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M.S. Graduate Positions in Biology – William & Mary
The Biology Department at William & Mary is recruiting highly motivated
students for our two-year M.S. program starting Fall 2026. This is
a research-focused degree with close faculty mentoring across diverse
biological disciplines including ecology & evolution, molecular & cellular
biology, organismal biology, neuroscience, and computational biology.
Program Highlights
– Fully funded: tuition remission + stipend as a Graduate
Teaching Assistant
– Complete a research thesis in ~2 years
– Strong faculty mentorship with individualized research training
– Opportunities to mentor undergraduates and gain teaching experience
– Excellent preparation for Ph.D. programs, medical school, or careers
in biotech, environmental science, government agencies, and more
Eligibility
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field
by the start of the program. Research experience is encouraged. The GRE
is not considered in admission decisions.
Learn More
Program overview: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wm.edu%2Fas%2Fbiology%2Fgraduate%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cc4db2c0d47e741ca84d308de1dc2f4ae%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638980920347528559%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FtF%2FlvczE2s5q9pK7%2B4vJYCGxwI1z0RvYT8hr%2FVMDHk%3D&reserved=0
How to Apply / Contact
We strongly encourage prospective students to contact potential faculty
advisors (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wm.edu%2Fas%2Fbiology%2Fpeople%2Ffaculty%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cc4db2c0d47e741ca84d308de1dc2f4ae%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638980920347546096%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mvBFUUwxMXPxzud2ZJJP4ST%2BqkUNC6L21cdfSyevZXE%3D&reserved=0) directly to
discuss research interests and opportunities.
For general questions, contact Graduate Program Coordinator Sarah Freeman
(Biology, W&M) — spfreeman01@wm.edu.