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ATREE invites applications for admission to the 2025 intake of its Doctoral Research programme in Conservation Science and Sustainability Studies. The programme is recognised by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). It is one of the few programmes in India that provides students with training in the natural sciences, social sciences and interdisciplinary practice to research 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 will be required to identify a potential supervisor during admission. There are three different categories of PhD:
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. The PhD selection process will be factor in ATREE’s affirmative action policy.
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.
Candidates seeking admission for the PhD programme at ATREE should submit the following documents:
Applicants should submit the completed applications and all supporting documents by email to phd@atree.org or post it to the address listed below by 25 April 2025. Candidates submitting their applications by email should indicate ‘Application for PhD programme–2025’ in the email’s subject line; those submitting their applicatio
Shortlisted applicants will have to appear for an interview at ATREE, Bangalore. The academic year will begin on 01 July 2025.
phd@atree.org | +91-80-23635555 (Extn: 121)
Fellow
Human- wildlife interactions, exploring biodiversity- human well-being linkages outside Protected Areas
Sr. Fellow
Water quality management, urban lake restoration, nature-based solutions, wastewater management, and public health
Fellow
Water Resources Management (which includes urban and rural water supply, irrigation management, soil and water conservation and wastewater reuse)
Fellow in Residence
Biodiversity and Conservation, Landscape Ecology and Urban Ecology
Fellow in Residence
Plant Evolutionary Biology or Plant Ecology
