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Prospective Graduate Students

Degrees Available: We offer M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering. 

Funding: Those funded on sponsored projects are considered Graduate Research Assistants and earn a stipend by working at least 20 hours per week on a project, with the remainder of time devoted to their thesis research and coursework. Most often, the project on which the student is a Graduate Research Assistant and their thesis research project are one in the same. This allows the Graduate student the ability to focus on their research without needing to find outside employment for living expenses. Some students also are employed as teaching assistants, where they work 20 hours per week assisting with teaching a course (e.g., grading, running a lab section, etc.) and having to conduct their thesis research and coursework outside of the teaching responsibilities.  

Fellowship holders have more flexibility in their research. International students should look into fellowships from their home countries, as external funding can boost admission chances. Prospective students from the United States should consider applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). Brazilian students might consider CNPq fellowships.

Courses and Background: Our interdisciplinary lab welcomes students from diverse fields, such as environmental engineering, science, chemistry, biology, and soil science. An interest in environmental chemistry and a willingness to work in lab and field settings are key!

How to Apply: Before applying, contact Prof. Notini with your CV and a brief statement of interest. If you're aiming for a fellowship, reach out early.