University of Utah Fully Funded PhD in Geography

PhD @University of Utah posted 1 day ago

Job Description

University of Utah offers a fully funded PhD program in Geography through its School of Environment, Society & Sustainability. This program is designed to prepare students for advanced research and academic careers in various subfields of geography.

Program Overview

  • Degree: PhD in Geography

  • Institution: University of Utah

  • Department: School of Environment, Society & Sustainability

The PhD program emphasizes flexibility, allowing students to specialize in areas such as human geography, physical geography, geographic information science (GIS), and environmental studies. Students are expected to develop a research-intensive dissertation in close collaboration with their advisor and committee.​

Funding Opportunities

PhD students are eligible for Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs), which are awarded on a competitive basis. These positions typically include:​

  • Tuition Waiver: Full coverage of tuition costs.

  • Stipend: A stipend to support living expenses.

  • Health Insurance: Subsidized health insurance coverage.

Additionally, students may apply for various scholarships and fellowships offered by the department and the university. For example, the University Graduate Research Fellowship provides a $28,500 stipend, tuition benefit, and subsidized health insurance for one academic year.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Core Courses: Students are required to take GEOG 6000 (Advanced Geographical Data Analysis) and GEOG 6961 (Geographic Thought and Inquiry).

  • Research Seminars: Two research-focused courses selected from a variety of offerings.

  • Electives: Additional courses chosen from Geography or other departments to support the student’s research interests.

The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to tailor their coursework to their specific research interests.​

Admission Requirements

  • Master’s Degree: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field.

  • GPA: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

  • Application Materials:

    • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.

    • Three letters of recommendation.

    • Statement of Purpose outlining research interests and career goals.

    • Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.

    • Writing sample, such as an abstract of the Master’s thesis or a description of thesis research in progress.

  • GRE: Not required.

  • English Proficiency: For international applicants, TOEFL or IELTS scores are required if English is not the native language.​

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