Current Students
Current Opportunities
Borderlands Undergraduate Mentorship Program (BUMP)
Learn more about undergraduate research assistant position that pairs students with faculty and graduate mentors on active BRI projects.
Employment Opportunities
Find undergraduate and graduate research assistantships, seasonal positions, and project-based roles supporting ongoing research and outreach efforts.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDING
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDING
The Borderlands Research Foundation provides financial support to the Borderlands Research Institute, including funding for scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. Through BRF’s fundraising efforts and the generosity of donors and partner organizations, BRI is able to offer robust scholarship opportunities to students each academic year. Applications for scholarships through BRI are due in summer prior to the award period.
In addition to BRI and BRF funding, here are other options:
| Scholarship | Organization | Link | Level | Deadline Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple scholarships available | Sul Ross State University | Scholarships – SUL ROSS | Undergraduate and graduate | April |
| Multiple scholarships available | Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society | Scholarships – TEXAS CHAPTER THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY | Undergraduate and graduate | November |
| Multiple scholarships available | Texas Big Game Awards | Scholarships – TBGA | Undergraduate | March |
| Dan Klepper Memorial Scholarship | Texas Outdoor Writers Association | Texas Outdoor Writers Association Scholarship – Access Scholarships | Undergraduate and graduate | February |
| George Lea Founder’s Scholarship | Public Lands Foundation | Scholarships – Public Lands Foundation | Undergraduate and graduate | March |
| Dan L. Duncan Scholarship | Houston Safari Club Foundation | Scholarship – Houston Safari Club | Undergraduate and graduate | April |
| Dr. James F. Scudday Scholarship | Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute | Scudday Scholarship – Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute | Graduate | March |
| Multiple scholarships available | Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | Scholarships – Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | Undergraduate and graduate | June |
“As a Master’s student with a year under their belt, I am happy to say that I have had the chance to gain valuable experience across different fields and specialties.”
Student Research and Project Highlights
BRI students are engaging in research that contributes to our understanding of wildlife, rangelands, water resources, and conservation challenges. The graduate assistants webpage showcases current and recent projects led by graduate and undergraduate assistants, demonstrating how student-driven work supports scientific discovery with real-world applications.