Applications Invited for
Ph.D. in Conservation Science and Sustainability Studies
ATREE invites applications for admission to the 2024 intake of its doctoral research programme in
‘Conservation Science and Sustainability Studies’. The programme is recognized by the Manipal
Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and is one of the few programmes 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 (http://www.atree.org/academy/phd_programme).
Only students holding a valid CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF or applying for the DST-INSPIRE Fellowship 2023,
with prior training in any branch of the social, natural or engineering sciences are eligible for admission to
the Ph.D. programme. 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 at 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) The candidate must have been awarded a CSIR-JRF or UGC‐JRF. DST-INSPIRE Fellowship
awardees must submit their provisional award letters no later than 30 April 2024.
Application process
Candidates seeking admission for the Ph.D. programme at ATREE should submit the following
documents:
• Updated CV.
• A completed application form (http://www.atree.org/academy/phd_programme).
• Copies of CSIR-JRF or UGC-JRF award letters, degree certificate or provisional degree certificate and Master’s course mark sheets.
• A written statement of purpose in the applicant’s own words, which highlights 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 30 April 2024. Candidates submitting their
applications by e-mail should indicate ‘Application for Ph.D. programme-2024’ in the subject line of the
e-mail; those submitting their applications by post should superscribe the envelope. Incomplete
applications will be rejected.
Short-listed applicants will have to appear for an interview at ATREE, Bengaluru. The academic year will
begin on 1 August 2024.
Contact information: The Coordinator, Academy for Conservation Science and Sustainability Studies,
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Royal Enclave, Srirampura,
Jakkur, Bengaluru 560 064. E-mail: phd@atree.org; Phone: +91-80-2363 5555 Extn: 121.
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