Princeton provides a wide range of options for talented students interested in pursuing advanced degrees on an environmental topic. Opportunities for graduate environmental education and research are concentrated in the physical sciences and engineering (through a variety of departments) and in policy (through the Woodrow Wilson School); some are also found in the social sciences and in the humanities, particularly in the History Department, the Office of Population Research and the Center for Human Values.

Princeton’s graduate environmental education emphasizes fundamental disciplinary strengths while providing avenues to reach across disciplines to solve environmental problems. Graduate students in the sciences and engineering have the opportunity to participate in large-scale, multidisciplinary research projects and to expand their disciplinary focus by exploring the policy aspects of their environmental research. Similarly, students in the humanities and social sciences may choose to study physical sciences related to their research topic.

Prospective graduate students should apply through a regular academic department.

2009 Walbridge Fund
Graduate Award in Energy and Environmental Research
The Walbridge Fund Graduate Award in Energy and Environmental Research provides research funding to one or more Princeton University graduate students pursuing innovative research on climate change, climate policy, energy, or related topics.  Projects involving a broad range of disciplines—including climate science, engineering and environmental policy—will be considered for support.

Application Guidelines:
To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Masters degree or be a Ph.D. candidate fulltime at Princeton University.  Applicants must submit all materials listed below before April 1, 2009. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Completed application.
• Two letters of recommendation sent separately and directly to the selection committee.
• Official graduate transcript(s).

Application Schedule:

• The application deadline for the 2009-2010 academic year is April 1, 2009.
• Awards will be announced by May 2009.
• Applications and letters of recommendation must be mailed separately and directly by the recommender to:
  
  Princeton Environmental Institute
  Walbridge Fund, Selection Committee
  c/o Dr. Pascale Maloof Poussart
  144 Guyot Hall
  Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08544
  (609) 258-7050
  poussart@princeton.edu
  

Awards:
The Selection Committee will be composed of Associated Faculty of the Princeton Environmental Institute.  In the 2009- 2010 academic year, 1-2 awards in amounts up to $10,000 will be available for dissertation support. Funds may be used for a range of purposes, including fieldwork support, travel, conference participation, the purchase of equipment, and costs associated with data analysis and facilities use.   The funds cannot be used for tuition support or indirect costs.  Awards are for one year (period from 6/1/2009 to 8/31/2010) and are nonrenewable. Complete application form to apply..