OpenFieldPh.D. in Atmospheric Sciences - Mountain Meteorology & Wildfire Smoke Dispersion
University of Nevada, Reno · Reno, Nevada, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Conducted in partnership with the Desert Research Institute, exploring complex terrain wind dynamics, cloud seeding aerosol physics, wildfire plume dispersion modeling, and regional drought climatology.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Joint UNR/Desert Research Institute (DRI) Assistantships $31,000/year plus tuition remission
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by assistantship
- Application Fee
- $60
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS in physics, atmospheric science, mathematics, or engineering with GPA 3.2+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research interests
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three recommendations
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Nevada, Reno's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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