Graduate Research
Our department's research programs in ecology, biodiversity and evolutionary biology are led by faculty experts in conservation biology, biome ecology, behavioral evolution and forest ecology. Cell and molecular biology research is focused on cell processes, protein behavior, virus behavior, membrane trafficking, forensic genetics, neurobiology and neurodegenerative disease.
Graduate students outside of the professional science master's program work in research assistantship (GRA) or teaching assistantship (GTA) positions. These positions come with an award to fully cover tuition and provide a nine-month stipend. Most students also work extensively on their thesis research in the summer with support from their faculty advisors' research grants. GRAs also act as assistants in faculty research labs.
GRA funding is provided through the faculty mentor's research grant funds. Students may apply for a GRA by contacting individual faculty in the department.
