Fred M. van Eck Scholarships Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University
The Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center (HTIRC) at Purdue University is seeking outstanding candidates interested in working toward M.S. or Ph.D. degrees. The HTIRC is a collaborative regional research organization of industry, state and federal agencies, and university partners, administratively located in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University. Funding for the van Eck Scholarships is provided by the Fred M. van Eck Foundation for Purdue University whose purpose is to support research in the genetic improvement of high-value North American hardwood tree species. Areas of research include: 1) understanding the etiology of Thousand Cankers Disease of walnut; 2) exploring mechanisms of ash resistance to emerald ash borer (EAB); and 3) chemical ecology of bark and ambrosia beetles affecting native hardwoods. Applicants should be highly motivated and enthusiastic about working in the areas of forest entomology and chemical and behavioral ecology. Candidates should have well-developed quantitative skills, knowledge and experience in the biological sciences, a GPA of at least 3.4 and a top-tier GRE score (above the 60th percentile). Assistantships will be awarded at $18,960 (M.S.) and $21,755 (Ph.D.) per year. In addition, an annual budget ($10,000) will be available for research support and a laptop computer will be provided for the duration of the scholarship. For admission for fall semester (August 2017), applications must be received by November 15, 2016 (M.S. and Ph.D). Interested individuals should contact me directly via email ([email protected]) to discuss their background, qualifications, and research interests. More information on this scholarship opportunity can be found at www.htirc.org.
