Institute for Sustainable Solutions Climate Research Fellowship

Graduate research fellowship partnering with the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability to evaluate urban heat island mitigation, tree canopy equity, and green infrastructure.

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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: 3.3 GPA in urban planning, environmental science, or civil engineering
English language proficiency: TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Climate resilience proposal (3 pages)
Recommendation letters: Two faculty letters

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

Financial support / stipend: $5,000 research stipend and municipal agency collaboration funding
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Covered by Institute for Sustainable Solutions

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 28, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Portland State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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