OpenFieldPh.D. in Fish and Wildlife Biology - Carnivore Ecology & Population Modeling
University of Montana · Missoula, Montana, United States
Academic Overview & Description
The nation's top-ranked wildlife biology doctorate, studying grizzly bear and gray wolf predator-prey dynamics, ungulate migration corridors, and conservation genetics in the Crown of the Continent ecosystem.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Full graduate research assistantships $28,000/year plus complete tuition waiver
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by assistantship
- Application Fee
- $60
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS or MS in wildlife biology, zoology, ecology, or related field with GPA 3.3+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research interests aligned with faculty lab
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Montana's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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