Doctoral studies and fellowships in Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
The Doctoral Program in Conservation and Management of Natural Resources at the Universidad de Los Lagos (Chile) (www.ulagos.cl) has the objective of forming scientists at the highest academic level, characterized by a solid theoretical foundation, and capable of contributing to the search of solutions for problems related to the conservation, management and use of the environment and its living resources (www.ciencias.ulagos.cl). The Program offers a limited number of fellowships, which cover most of the university fees and provide additional support for living expenses. These fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis, considering academic records, results from written examinations and personal interviews (in Spanish, in person or on-line). Fellowships are available for four years, conditional on annual performance reviews and satisfactory progress in the doctoral program.
Candidate Profile
Professionals interested in pursuing an academic career orientated towards autonomous scientific investigation in the area of management and conservation of aquatic and terrestrial biological resources. Applicants must hold a master level qualification or equivalent research experience in natural sciences, such as agronomy, biology, marine biology, aquaculture, forestry, and fisheries.
Application requirements
- A Masters in Science, in an area related to the conservation or management of natural resources, or alternatively meet at least one of the following requirements
– Publications in peer-reviewed journals (WOS or Scielo)
– Participation in nationally or internationally financed research projects
- Successful completion of undergraduate courses in the following subjects: algebra, calculus, biology, botany or zoology, ecology, chemistry, organic chemistry or biochemistry, genetics or evolution, and statistics.
- Commitment to participate in a full-time program (minimum of 48 hours per week).
Application
Applicants are asked to send a digital version of their documentation and completed application forms (available at www.doctoradoenciencias.ulagos.cl) by October, 30th, 2019 to the e-mail address postgradoenciencias@ulagos.cl
After an initial evaluation of the applications, selected candidates will be called for an interview (in person or on-line) with the admissions committee. There will also be an examination of your general knowledge relating to the program area and scientific understanding. A language exam may also be required for those candidates for whom Spanish is not their first language.
For more information, contact:
Dr. José Luis Muñoz, Admission Coordinator joseluis.munoz@ulagos.cl
Dra. Carolina Camus, Program Director, Carolina.camus@ulagos.cl