PhD projects in paleolimnology, University of Arkansas, USA
New PhD Paleolimnology Projects 2011-2015: Environmental Dynamics Program, Department of Geosciences, University of Arkansas, USA
I encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates for PhD research topics in the fields of Paleolimnology. The Environmental Dynamics Program offers around five scholarships for salary, tuition and travel money.
Further details re eligibility for the awards and application procedures are available at:
http://endy.uark.edu/72.html
http://endy.uark.edu/71.html
Deadline for applications: 15 Jan 2011
PhD Topics:
- Multiproxy Paleohydrology reconstruction using oxbow lake sediments (supervision: Sonja Hausmann, Antje Schwalb)
- Atmospheric Mercury contamination versus mercury released in mining districts
- Diatoms of springs and streams of the Ozarks.
Other projects are possible as well.
The ENDY program awards a number of fellowships and assistantships each year to qualified applicants. In addition, students are supported with funds from external fellowships and research assistantships tied to individual faculty members’ research programs.
Students interested in financial assistance should complete an Application for Graduate Assistantship from the Graduate School and forward copies to both the Graduate School and ENDY Program office. Annual Fellowship and Assistantship opportunities are listed below:
ENDY Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship (DDF):
The most prestigious fellowship offered by the University of Arkansas. The DDF carries with it an annual stipend of $30,000 + paid tuition. To qualify, applicants must have graduate GPA of at least 3.8 (4.0 scale), GRE verbal + quantitative score = 1200 or greater, GRE analytical writing score = 5.5 or greater. Fellowship is renewable for up to 4 years, contingent on adequate progress toward the degree.
ENDY Doctoral Academy Fellowship (DAF):
The DAF carries with it an annual stipend of $21,700 + paid tuition. To qualify, applicants must have graduate GPA of at least 3.65 (4.0 scale), GRE verbal + quantitative score = 1100 or greater, GRE analytical writing score = 5.0 or greater. Fellowship is renewable for up to 4 years, contingent on adequate progress toward the degree.