Science foundation arizona graduate fellowship Program

For PhD students pursuing studies related to biosciences and sustainable systems

Fellowship awards include:

• $25,000 stipend per year for 4 years
• Moving and health insurance allowance
• Full tuition for 4 years
• Exciting research opportunities with world-class faculty

Eligibility

Eligible students are the most exceptional applicants to the PhD programs in Biological Sciences or School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University. Applicants of distinction have qualities such as high GRE scores, a track record of publications and presentations, hands-on field experience, previous awards, honors, and scholarships, and a demonstrated commitment to pursue a terminal degree. A Master’s degree is required for admission to the PhD program in Forestry.

 

How to Apply

Complete applications should be received by January 15 for admission consideration for the Fall semester. Qualified students should first identify and contact potential mentor(s) to sponsor their application in either Biological Sciences or Forestry (link below). They should then apply for admission to the PhD program of that department through the Graduate College website (link below). Necessary documents for a complete application include official copies of recent GRE scores, official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended, a statement of purpose, and recommendations from three previous professors and mentors.

 

About Science Foundation Arizona and Northern Arizona University

Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) is a state funded organization whose goal is for Arizona to become a leading state in the development and utilization of knowledge. SFAz provides funding for educational and strategic research endeavors that create a competitive advantage for innovation and a knowledge driven society across Arizona. Northern Arizona University is proud to host SFAz doctoral fellows pursuing research in strategic areas related to biosciences and sustainable systems.

NAU supports an outstanding suite of centers and facilities in support of graduate research and education, including a variety of well supported field research sites: the Environmental Genetic and Genomics facility, the Colorado Plateau Analytical Laboratory, extensive imaging and microscopy resources, the Merriam-Powell Center for Environmental Research, the Ecological Restoration Institute, and the Center for Sustainable Environments.

 

Potential Research Opportunities

In Biological Sciences	In Forestry
Alternative Biofuels	Ecological restoration
Ecosystem impacts of climatic change	Forest health
Emerging pathogens and infectious diseases	Forest insects and diseases
Pathogen genomics	Forest management
Soil microbial ecology	Tree ecophysiology
Cancer biology	Forest ecology
Evolutionary biology	Water use issues
Subsurface microbiology and contaminant bioremediation	Wildlife ecology

 

For more information, contact the Office of the Vice President for Research, or visit these websites:

NAU Department of Biology

NAU School of Forestry

Graduate College at NAU

Science Foundation Arizona

Informational brochure (pdf)