OpenFieldPh.D. in Ecology and Conservation Biology (Odum School of Ecology at UGA)
University System of Georgia · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Academic Overview & Description
The world's first standalone school of ecology, conducting research on freshwater river conservation, infectious disease ecology, marine marsh biogeochemistry, and climate adaptation.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Graduate School Doctoral Assistantship: $29,000 annual stipend plus tuition waiver
- Tuition Rate
- $0
- Application Fee
- $75
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- 3.2+ undergraduate GPA in biological sciences, environmental science, or ecology
- English Language
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 80
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research interests, CV, transcripts, scientific writing sample
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation from ecological researchers
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University System of Georgia's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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