Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (Ph.D.)

The Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (NRESS) Ph.D. program at UNH offers interdisciplinary training to prepare you to tackle complex environmental challenges across science, policy and ethics. You’ll engage in research spanning environmental and earth sciences, life sciences and social policy, examining resource management issues from local to global scales.; Through collaborative and innovative projects, the program builds advanced research skills and prepares you for leadership roles in environmental science, policy development and sustainable resource management.

Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.Letters of recommendation: 3 requiredRecommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted. Personal Statement/Essay QuestionsPrepare a brief but careful statement regarding:Reasons you wish to do graduate work in this field, including your immediate and long-range objectives.Your specific research or professional interest and experiences in this field.