OpenFieldDesert Research Institute (DRI) Arid Hydrology Graduate Fellowship
Nevada System of Higher Education · Reno, Nevada, United States
Academic Overview & Description
NSHE research fellowship based at the Desert Research Institute in Reno/Las Vegas investigating desert groundwater aquifers, atmospheric cloud seeding, and climate resilience.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Graduate research stipend of $32,000/year plus full tuition waiver and lab budget
- Tuition Rate
- $0
- Application Fee
- $0
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- 3.3+ undergraduate GPA in hydrology, geological sciences, or environmental engineering
- English Language
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79
- Standardized Exam
- Not required
- Application Materials
- Statement of research interests, scientific CV, transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation from faculty mentors
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Nevada System of Higher Education's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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