Opportunities for Doctoral Research at the College of Natural Resources at Utah State University
=20 See www.cnr.usu.edu for information about faculty research interests and for more information about the fellowship. =20 =20 The College of Natural Resources at Utah State University is seeking qualified applicants for up to five Ph.D. fellowships to be awarded for incoming Ph.D. students. These Quinney Fellowship awards are $20,000 per year for a four year duration, contingent upon a review of annual progress toward completion of degree requirements. The fellowships also include $8,000 for out-of-state waivers. =20 =20 Fellows work with faculty supervisors on research designed to understand the science and management of natural resources, human-environment interactions, and basic ecology. =20 =20 Eligibility =20 Qualified applicants will be chosen based on evidence of superior scholarly accomplishments, commitment to their profession, and potential for success in their program and overall career. =20 =20 Qualified prospective fellows will be invited to the Utah State University campus March 1-3, 2007 to meet potential faculty mentors and current graduate students. All Quinney Fellows are housed in the academic department of their faculty mentor. Applicants must have a faculty sponsor before being accepted. =20 =20 Priority will be given to applications received by January 15. =20 Applicants must apply for admission into the Utah State University Graduate Program through the standard School of Graduate Studies application process. Application materials can be obtained and submitted through: http://www.usu.edu/gradsch. =20 In addition, applicants for Quinney Fellowships must submit the following to the College of Natural Resources: =20 A current resume =20 A letter of interest outlining previous accomplishments, current research and a statement of interest in potential research areas. =20 =20 These additional materials and requests for more information should be directed to: Nancy Mesner, Associate Dean College of Natural Resources Utah State University Logan, Utah, 84322-5200, USA =20 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 435-797-7541 =20 =20
