OpenFieldPh.D. in Ecology - Aspen Forest Dynamics & Wildlife Management - Quinney College
Utah State University · Logan, Utah, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Top-tier ecological doctorate based at the Quinney College of Natural Resources, studying quaking aspen clonal forest restoration (including Pando, the world's largest organism), ungulate herbivory, and forest fire dynamics.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Quinney Doctoral Fellowships $30,000/year plus full tuition remission
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $55
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS or MS in ecology, forestry, wildlife, or biology with GPA 3.3+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research interests aligned with faculty advisor
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Utah State University's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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