Applications being accepted to fill one position.
The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA) invites applications for a Graduate Student Fellowship. The program is funded by a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Needs Foundation Fellowship (NNF) program.
Learn more about the NNF program in this link: https://psla.uconn.edu/academics/graduate/national-needs-fellowship-program/
Project: The selected candidate will conduct research under the supervision of Professors Rosa Raudales and Mariana Fragomeni. The research project aims to advance our understanding of the impact of rising temperatures on the heat exposure received by staff who work in agricultural greenhouses.
Start date: Spring 2024
Benefits: This is a unique program that integrates research and extension in the courses, co-curricular activities, and research. The program is designed for non-traditional students, such as individuals pursuing a second career, extension professionals who want to progress in their career, or/and students who are passionate about conducting research with direct societal impact. One student will receive a two-year tuition waiver and a stipend.
Eligibility:
• Students must meet UConn’s Graduate School https://grad.uconn.edu/admissions/requirements/ and PSLA admission requirements https://psla.uconn.edu/graduate/.
• Be U.S. citizen or national.
• Have a strong interest in connecting science with societal impact.
To apply:
Send curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable), and a 1000-word statement indicating why are you interested in applying to this program. Indicate that you are applying to the National Needs Fellowship program. Send complete application via email to Rosa Raudales (rosa.raudales@@uconn.edu).
Read more at: https://psla.uconn.edu/academics/graduate/national-needs-fellowship-program/
For more information, contact: Rosal Raudales at rosa.raudales@uconn.edu