Applications Invited for Ph.D. in Conservation Science and Sustainability Studies
ATREE invites applications for admission to the 2023 intake of its doctoral research program in
Conservation Science and Sustainability Studies. The program is recognized by the Manipal Academy of
Higher Education (MAHE) and is one of the few programs in India that provides students training in the
natural sciences, social sciences and interdisciplinary practice to conduct research on biodiversity
conservation and sustainable development.
ATREE’s research covers the broad themes of biodiversity conservation, environment and development.
Thematic areas include conservation biology and planning; forest governance and livelihoods; ecosystem
services and well-being; hydrology and water resources; energy and climate change mitigation; food
security; and development and environmental change. Students are required to identify a potential
supervisor at the time of admission and they should visit the ATREE Ph.D. admissions webpage for the
list of faculty accepting students this year (https://www.atree.org/phd_programme).
ATREE Fellowship: Two selected candidates will be eligible to receive a Fellowship from ATREE, which
will be available for a period of three years (Rs 31,000 (pre-registration); Rs 35,000 (post-registration)).
Faculty advisors will work closely with their students to obtain fellowship and research funding after the
3rd year to enable students to complete the program successfully.
JRF Fellowships: Applications are also invited from students holding assured CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF
funding or awarded DST-INSPIRE Fellowship 2022–23. A limited number of candidates will be selected.
Students with prior training in any branch of the social, natural or engineering sciences and humanities
are welcome to apply for the program. Selected students will undergo coursework for three semesters,
after which they will conduct independent research under the guidance of an advisory committee chaired
by the faculty advisor. ATREE fosters diversity and gender equity in the workplace; women and persons
from underprivileged groups are especially encouraged to apply. ATREE’s affirmative action policy will be
followed during the Ph.D. selection process.
Admission and eligibility
1. The candidate must have a Master’s degree in any social science, natural science or engineering
discipline and have secured a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent.
2. JRF fellowship candidates must have valid CSIR-JRF or UGC‐JRF funding. DST-INSPIRE Fellowship
2022–23 awardees must submit their provisional award letters.
Application process
Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. program at ATREE should submit the following documents:
● Updated CV.
● A completed application form (https://www.atree.org/phd_programme).
● Copies of CSIR-JRF or UGC-JRF award letters, degree certificates or provisional degree certificate
and Master’s course mark sheets.
● A written statement of purpose in the applicant’s own words, highlighting his or her research and
career goals (maximum 1000 words).
● Confidential reference letters from two referees, sent directly by the referees to the address below by
e-mail or post.
Applicants should submit completed applications and all supporting documents by e-mail to phd@
atree.org or post to the address listed below by 8 May 2023. Candidates submitting their applications by
e-mail should indicate ‘Application for Ph.D. programme-2023’ in the subject line of the e-mail; those
submitting their applications by post should superscribe the envelope.
Incomplete applications will be
rejected.
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-CSIR (minimum NET), GATE, ICSSR or equivalent exams, or
have an M.Phil. degree are not required to take the entrance exam and will directly qualify for the
interview. The academic year will begin on 1 August 2023.
Contact information: Academy for Conservation Science and Sustainability Studies, ATREE, Royal
Enclave, Srirampura, Jakkur, Bengaluru 560 064, e-mail: phd@atree.org, Phone: 96064 44328.
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