OpenFieldPh.D. in Marine Science and Technology - School for the Environment
University of Massachusetts Boston · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Interdisciplinary doctoral program exploring coastal oceanography, estuarine biogeochemistry, marine ecosystem restoration, and urban coastal resilience in Boston Harbor and the Gulf of Maine.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Graduate Research & Teaching Assistantships $32,000/year plus full tuition remission
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by assistantship
- Application Fee
- $75
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS or MS in marine science, biology, geology, or chemistry with GPA 3.2+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Research statement and faculty advisor agreement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Massachusetts Boston's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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