PhD Traineeships: Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Ecosystem Restoration
The State University of New York at Buffalo (UB) encourages recent graduates of undergraduate or masters programs to apply to its new doctoral degree concentration in Ecosystem Restoration through Interdisciplinary Exchange (ERIE). The ERIE program provides Ph.D. students with the technical, professional and personal skills needed to become leaders in the emerging field of ecosystem restoration through its focus on innovative and interdisciplinary research in environmental science, engineering, and policy. The research at UB's ERIE program is rooted in a number of nationally-recognized Great Lakes watershed and stream restoration efforts occurring in western New York State. Eligible ERIE students (US citizens or permanent residents) are funded through a National Science Foundation IGERT traineeship that provides tuition, a generous stipend, and academic and travel expenses for two years of graduate work towards a Ph.D., followed by additional support through departmental assistantships. ERIE students take several core courses in ecosystem restoration principles and practice, attend several external professional training short courses, and participate in Canadian academic exchange activities, while also completing requirements for a doctorate in any of the eight participating science, engineering, and policy programs. Students may also take classes and conduct research with ecologists from nearby Buffalo State College. Applications are due February 1. For program and application information, please visit http://www.erie.buffalo.edu/ or contact: David M. Blersch Director, ERIE IGERT Program Department of Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering State University of New York at Buffalo 202 Jarvis Hall Buffalo, NY 14260 Phone: (716) 645-2114 x 2352 Email: igert-erie at buffalo dot edu
