IGERT

Interdisciplinary Doctoral Assistantships

The University of Idaho has been awarded a $3.2 million grant by the National Science Foundation Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship program. The project "IGERT: Evaluating resilience of ecological and social systems in changing landscapes: a doctoral research and education program in Idaho and Costa Rica" will support 24 doctoral students that will work in interdisciplinary teams.  The project is being implemented jointly with the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) in Costa Rica.

Students from the following subject areas are being recruited for the project: entomology, soil science, agricultural ecology, restoration plant ecology, forest resources, forest ecology, fire ecology, conservation biology, landscape genetics, wildlife ecology, landscape ecology, plant virus ecology, invasive species ecology, conservation social sciences, rural sociology, environmental sociology, rural and community economics, resource economics, hydrology and watershed management, and environmental science.  

Applicants must be American citizens or permanent residents of the USA.  Successful applicants must have obtained an M.S. degree in a discipline of relevance to the project. 

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2009 and end January 4, 2010. Earlier applications are highly encouraged. Interviews of top applicants will be conducted at the University of Idaho campus in Spring 2010.

Click on the team announcements below for more information.  

"IGERT is the National Science Foundation's flagship interdisciplinary training program, educating U.S. Ph.D. scientists and engineers by building on the foundations of their disciplinary knowledge with interdisciplinary training. Collaborative research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries and requires teamwork provides students with the tools to become leaders in the science and engineering of the future. Diversity among the students contributes to their preparation to solve large and complex research problems of significant scientific and societal importance at the national and international level. IGERT students obtain the personal and professional skills to succeed in the careers of the 21st century. Since 1998 the IGERT program has made 215 awards to over 100 lead universities in 41 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. IGERT has provided funding for nearly 5,000 graduate students." (http://www.igert.org/)

IGERT Northern Rockies Team Announcement 

IGERT Palouse Team Announcement

IGERT San Juan La Selva, Costa Rica Team Announcement

IGERT Turrialba, Costa Rica Team Announcement



Requirements:

• IGERT Cover Sheet
• Application for Admission
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Statement of Intent/Career Objectives
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Official GRE Scores - from ETS; school code 4843
• Official Transcript-from all Colleges/University’s attended

Click here for more information on the IGERT program from http://www.igert.org/.