OpenFieldPh.D. in Natural Resource Sciences - Hydrology & Drought Early Warning
University of Nebraska–Lincoln · Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Doctoral research based at the National Drought Mitigation Center (home of the U.S. Drought Monitor), analyzing groundwater depletion in the High Plains Ogallala Aquifer, climate forecasting, and remote sensing hydrology.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- National Drought Mitigation Center Assistantships $29,000/year plus tuition waiver
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by assistantship
- Application Fee
- $50
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Degree in water resources, environmental science, geology, or geography with GPA 3.0+
- English Language
- TOEFL 79+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research interests
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Nebraska–Lincoln's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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