Applications must be submitted by December 15th. Interviews for candidates will take place in February. Accepted candidates will begin their studies in the subsequent fall semester.<\/p>\n
All applications must be submitted to Graduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>\n Successful applicants must have a bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited institution with an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and\/or a masters degree with a graduate grade point average of at least 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with a non-U.S. degree must<\/strong> submit a course-by-course evaluation with U.S. degree equivalency information for bachelors and (if applicable) masters coursework<\/strong> from any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or by Educated Choices. There is no threshold GRE score for admission. However, our current program-wide average scores are 306 (Q+V) and 4.0 for AWS. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact possible research advisors and research projects prior to submitting an application and solicit letters of reference from university faculty who can specifically address your potential to conduct doctoral-level research.<\/p>\n See the Graduate School’s Admission Review and Application Process FAQ’s<\/a>\u00a0for more information on applying to be a graduate student at 精品成人福利在线 University.<\/p>\n The admissions committee takes a holistic approach to evaluating applications. We are interested in students whose research interests are compatible with our faculty advisors, who have demonstrated potential for conducting original, creative, independent research at the doctoral level, and who possess strong quantitative skills and written and oral communication skills. We assess your transcripts and the diversity and rigor of coursework you have completed, we assess your previous research and employment experience as detailed in your personal statement and research statement, and through candid evaluations provided by your references.<\/p><\/div>\n The Environmental Science and Management program offers several forms of financial support. Please indicate in your application if you have external support and do not wish to be considered for a university-funded Doctoral Assistantship (DA).<\/p>\n All applications are due December 15th<\/sup><\/strong> for students seeking to begin the program in the following fall semester.<\/p>\n University-funded Doctoral Assistantships (DAs) support full-time PhD students for up to 4 years. All doctoral assistants have teaching responsibilities. Awards consist of a stipend (currently $22,000) and up to 21 credits of tuition per academic year<\/p>\n Grant-funded Doctoral Fellowships are merit-based and support full-time students. The award consists of a stipend and a tuition waiver that typically covers 20 to 24 credits per academic year. The grant Principal Investigator (PI) recruits and selects their doctoral fellows. Doctoral fellows typically enroll in 10 credits per semester and have 20 hours per week of research responsibilities set by the grant PI.<\/p>\n Faculty research grants may provide funding to hire graduate students as hourly workers during the academic year or during the summer. The grant principal investigator (PI) hires hourly workers on the basis of academic and research record, compatibility of advisor and student research interests, and proficiency in the knowledge and skill set required by the advisor\u2019s research program and its funding source.<\/p>\n Dr. Brachfeld maintains an extensive list of student fellowships and student research grants funded by state and federal agencies and professional societies. Please see the\u00a0Links section on Dr. Brachfeld\u2019s webpage<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n Please see the Office of Financial Aid for information on scholarships, grants, and graduate student loans.<\/p><\/div>\n Each year the Environmental Science and Management program expects to have several university-funded Doctoral Assistantships (DAs) available for new students. In addition, program faculty may recruit students for grant-funded fellowships; please consult with your prospective advisor.<\/p>\n Please note: All applications are due December 15th<\/sup><\/strong> for students seeking to begin the program in the following fall semester.<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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