PhD Fellowships, Universidad de Los Lagos, Chile (2019)

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 special 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 and teaching, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, 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

- Participation in national or international conferences or research meetings organised by the scientific community

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).

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PhD Fellowships, Universidad de Los Lagos, Chile (2019)