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://www.wm.edu/as/biology/graduate/ ---- 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://www.wm.edu/as/biology/graduate/ How to Apply / Contact We strongly encourage prospective students to contact potential faculty advisors (https://www.wm.edu/as/biology/people/faculty/) directly to discuss research interests and opportunities. For general questions, contact Graduate Program Coordinator Sarah Freeman (Biology, W&M) -- spfreeman01@wm.edu. "Puzey, Joshua" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)