OpenFieldPh.D. in Environmental Conservation - Aquatic Ecology & Forest Ecosystems
University of Massachusetts Amherst · Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Doctoral research exploring watershed hydrology, wildlife population dynamics, climate adaptation forestry, and fisheries ecology across New England ecosystems.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- USGS & Forest Service Graduate Research Fellowships $33,000/year plus tuition
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $85
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- MS or BS in ecology, biology, or forestry with GPA 3.2+; prior research experience
- English Language
- TOEFL 85+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research interests and advisor match
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Massachusetts Amherst's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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