Boston University Fully Funded PhD in Earth and Environment
PhD @Boston University posted 15 hours agoJob Description
Boston University (BU) offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Earth & Environment through its Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. This program emphasizes interdisciplinary research across various domains, including climate dynamics, hydrology, carbon and nutrient cycling, sustainability, land use change, and environmental policy.
Program Overview
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Degree: Ph.D. in Earth & Environment
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Institution: Boston University
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Department: Earth & Environment
The program offers extensive and cross-disciplinary research opportunities within the earth and environmental sciences, geography, remote sensing, sustainability, and energy, environment analysis, and policy. Students may specialize in areas such as climate dynamics, carbon & nutrient cycling, surface processes, hydrology, active tectonics, sustainable food, water, and energy, land use/land cover change, environmental analysis and policy, paleoclimate, and coastal, marine, and ecosystem response to climate change.
Funding Package
All admitted Ph.D. students receive comprehensive financial support for up to five years, which includes:​
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Tuition and Fees: Full coverage
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Stipend: A guaranteed 12-month stipend of $45,000 for the 2024–2025 academic year
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Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage under BU’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
Funding is typically provided through a combination of:
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Teaching Fellowships: Students oversee lab or discussion components of undergraduate courses
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Research Fellowships: Students work on projects funded by faculty-secured grants
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Non-Service Fellowships: Students focus primarily on their degree coursework in the first year with no departmental research or teaching responsibilities
Additionally, students are encouraged to apply for external funding from agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), NOAA, NASA, and non-profit foundations. International students may also secure funding from their home countries.
Admission Requirements
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Academic Background: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Earth & Environment or a related field
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Application Materials:
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Online application form
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Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
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Three letters of recommendation
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Statement of purpose outlining research interests and career goals
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Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
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Writing sample (optional but recommended)
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Standardized Tests: GRE scores are not required.
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English Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for non-native English speakers unless they have completed a degree at an institution where English is the primary language of instruction.
Applicants are encouraged to review the specific admission requirements on the program’s website or contact the department directly for the most current information.
