OpenFieldPh.D. in Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Sciences (MEES) - Coastal Ecology
University of Maryland Eastern Shore · Princess Anne, Maryland, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Elite coastal ecosystem doctoral track emphasizing Chesapeake Bay fisheries dynamics, wetland biogeochemistry, ocean habitat ecology, and sustainable aquaculture resource management.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Graduate research assistantships $28,000/year plus full tuition remission via NOAA LMRCSC
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by assistantship
- Application Fee
- $50
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS or MS in marine biology, environmental science, or related discipline with GPA 3.0+
- English Language
- TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Personal statement explaining marine research interests
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three academic references
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Maryland Eastern Shore's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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