A Gilbert Foundation Fellowship is being offered by Louisiana State University's School of Renewable Natural Resources for a student to pursue a Ph.D. in forestry for an in depth analysis of the hydraulic and mechanical relationship between foliage and sapwood in loblolly pine. A Gilbert Fellowship for a Ph.D. starts at $22,000 with increases as degree requirements are completed. Included in the fellowship is a complete tuition waiver and monetary support for research. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for the Fellowship: 3.6 graduate GPA and 1200 GRE (V + Q with each section above 500). GRE scores are evaluated in combination with GPA, letters of reference, and other evidence of the applicant's potential success in pursuing a graduate degree. The assistantship is available at the beginning of the Fall 2009 or the Spring 2010 semesters.
For more information contact Thomas J. Dean, Professor, School of Renewable Natural Resources, LSU A&M and Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA ; email fwdean at lsu.edu; phone (225) 578-4216. See http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/ for more information about the School. Thomas J. Dean Professor, Quantitative Silviculture School of Renewable Natural Resources Louisiana State University A&M and Agricultural Center Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Phone: (225) 578-4216 Cell: (225) 328-0930 Fax: (225) 578-4227 http://www.rnr.lsu.edu <http://www.rnr.lsu.edu>
