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Doctoral Research Fellowship in Glacier Hydrochemistry & Arctic Cryosphere

Four-year doctoral research fellowship analyzing glacier mass balance, proglacial river chemistry, and nutrient discharge from retreating tidewater glaciers in Prince William Sound.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master of Science in glaciology, hydrology, or geochemistry with GPA 3.5+
English language proficiency: TOEFL iBT 85 or IELTS 7.0
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): General GRE scores
Thesis / Research statement: Master's research thesis on subglacial runoff, ice velocity, or meltwater isotopic tracing
Recommendation letters: Three academic reference letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Fully funded: $26,000 USD annual research stipend plus full tuition remission and helicopter logistics
Application fee: $50 USD
Tuition / joining costs: $0 USD (fully funded under NSF Arctic research grant)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027 (Cohort intake 2027)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Alaska Pacific University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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