The Environmental Sciences Ph.D. program at Wright State offers you a unique opportunity to learn from the best faculty members in multiple areas of the College of Science and Mathematics. Our core curriculum and research opportunities will allow you to draw from the expertise of professors and researchers in biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology, computer science, mathematics and statistics, physics, and pharmacology and toxicology.
You will learn to solve complex environmental problems in a culture of one-on-one, student-centered learning. Train for jobs in higher education, state and federal agencies, industry, and non-profit organizations. Our unique interdisciplinary approach will help give you the versatility to pursue the career path you choose.
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In November of each year, the Environmental Sciences Ph.D. program begins accepting applications for Fall admission of the following year. The program is designed to provide skills and training to better understand and solve complex environmental problems, such as those caused by anthropogenic pollutants, invasive species, habitat fragmentation and loss of biodiversity, that can affect both human and ecosystem health. You will receive training in preparation for careers in academia, state and federal agencies, industry, and non-profit organizations.
Graduate students may receive moderate stipend support through Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs) from participating departments (GRAs), Graduate Research Assistantships from advising professors, and/or Fellowships. These positions typically come with a waiver of tuition costs for full-time students. You are also eligible for consideration to receive a prestigious Yellow Springs Instruments (YSI) Fellowship supplement for the first year in the program, .awarded to highly qualified students.
You are encouraged to contact program faculty in your areas of interest prior to completing the application.
Questions regarding our program may be directed to our program office:
Dr. John O. Stireman
Director, ES Ph.D. program
Wright State University
Dayton, OH 45435
Phone: 937-775-3192
Fax: 937-775-3485
director.envsci@wright.edu
