OpenFieldInstitute of Arctic Studies Polar Environmental Research Assistantship
Field-based research analyzing polar ice core paleoclimatology, permafrost thaw dynamics, and Arctic environmental geopolitics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Background in Earth Sciences, Glaciology, or Environmental Physics
- English language proficiency
- English proficiency met
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated fieldwork experience or physical modeling skills
- Recommendation letters
- Two faculty recommendations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Graduate research stipend ($38,000 USD/year) plus Greenland/Arctic expedition costs
- Application fee
- $0 (enrolled graduate students)
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition covered through NSF research grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 10, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Dartmouth College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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