IGERT Graduate Training Grant for Risk Analysis for Introduced Species and Genotypes

IGERT: Risk Analysis for Introduced Species and Genotypes
Call for Applications for Ph.D. Traineeships

Deadlines: self-nomination Dec 2009; graduate program nomination Jan 2010; specific dates TBA

The Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program on Risk Analysis for Introduced Species and Genotypes (ISG-IGERT) seeks applicants for entering the program in Fall 2009, supported by the National Science Foundation. The program educates Ph.D. students to conduct research to improve Ecological Risk Analysis and contribute workable solutions to policy questions and problems affecting management of introduced species and genotypes. The program includes a new graduate minor in Risk Analysis for Introduced Species and Genotypes (ISG minor). Prospective students must also apply to an appropriate graduate program for admission to a Ph.D. degree program.

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We strongly encourage you to interact with our graduate faculty and our participating graduate programs as you develop your application.

The ISG-IGERT program promotes the value of a diverse scientific community. We are committed to making the ISG-IGERT at the University of Minnesota a welcoming environment in which graduate students and faculty work together in a diverse setting for science education, research, and service to society. This program provides equal access to educational opportunities through recruitment, admission, and support programs that promote diversity, foster successful academic experiences, and cultivate the leaders of the next generation.

For additional information please contact:
Ray Newman, ISG-IGERT Project Director,
Professor, Dept of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology
612-625-5704 (phone)
RNewman@umn.edu

Deadlines

Self-nomination
Dec 2009

Graduate program nomination
Jan 2010

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