Washington State University Nitrogen Systems: Policy-oriented Integrated Research and Education (NSPIRE)
Interdisciplinary research focused on nitrogen cycle processes in the environment integrated with experiential learning of public policy. http://igert.nspire.wsu.edu Up to 5 PhD research assistantships will be available to join a collaborative team working on understanding environmental aspects of the nitrogen cycle and putting that information into context for policy development. With funding from the National Science Foundations Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship program (IGERT), the individual fellows will pursue disciplinary research important for the overall theme, and work together to identify and address interdisciplinary issues critical for development of effective public policy related to environmental nitrogen. Research Topics (regional modeling, measurements and analyses) Hydrological N transport and fate, Crop N use and soil N cycling, N dynamics in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, Atmospheric N transport and fate, Biosphere/atmosphere interactions, Subsurface N fate and transport, Animal systems and nitrogen dynamics, Analysis of climate and land use change impacts. Benefits of the Program Full graduate support including two years of NSPIRE support with $30,000/year stipend Integrated graduate curriculum Paid policy internship for 3 months with a US or International organization Applicants are encouraged to apply to one of the following colleges within Washington State University: College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resources, the College of Engineering and Architecture, or the College of Sciences. Eligibility Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Successful applicants must be entering or within their first year of a PhD program at Washington State University and join the program in the fall of 2011. Deadline for receipt of applications is mid January 2011. EEO/AA/ADA For more information, visit the web page: http://igert.nspire.wsu.edu
