Ph.D. in Forestry - Forest Hydrology & Watershed Management

Doctoral research degree utilizing the surrounding Shawnee National Forest and Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge for forest soil carbon modeling, riparian ecology, and watershed protection.

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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: MS in forestry, natural resources, or environmental science with 3.2+ GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): GRE required
Thesis / Research statement: Doctoral research proposal and CV
Recommendation letters: Three academic references

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

Financial support / stipend: USDA Forest Service and university research fellowships ($24,000/year + full tuition waiver)
Application fee: $65
Tuition / joining costs: Covered by assistantships

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

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

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