Prospective Masters and PhD Students in Outdoor Recreation & Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
Natural Resources Science and Management Graduate Program
University of Minnesota, Saint Paul
The University of Minnesota and the graduate program in Natural Resource Science and Management are recruiting for highly qualified Masters and PhD students to work in the area of outdoor recreation and the human dimensions of natural resources. At least one degree in outdoor recreation, forestry, or related field is preferred.
Applicants should have an interest in conducting research in one of the following areas:
• visitor behavior, with particular attention to constraints and coping with constraints:
• preferences and experiences of diverse populations for outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism
• outdoor recreation management practices, policies, and programs;
• sustainable tourism and related concepts and their implementation:
Funding in the form of competitive research assistantships is available for candidates with the right fit and fellowship support may be available.
Prospective students should contact Dr. Ingrid Schneider (ingridss@umn.edu) in the Department of Forest Resources (www.forestry.umn.edu) at the University of Minnesota for further information. Applications for graduate admissions to the Natural Resource Science and Management program are due December 15. Detailed instructions on how to apply are available on the web (http://www.nrsm.umn.edu/).
Prospective students may also contact the NRSM program coordinator with specific questions related to the opportunities.
Jennifer Welsh
NRSM Program Coordinator , University of Minnesota
jwelsh@umn.edu; p: 612/624-7683
Applicants must also apply to the University’s Graduate School for acceptance. Please visit the Graduate School website for details: http://www.grad.umn.edu.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. The University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its
programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, or handicap.
