This program is open to domestic doctoral students (U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents). Students must also apply for graduate admission to the participating department of their choice at either Kent State or Miami University (the list of participating departments and links to the graduate application part of their web pages are below). Please refer to the FAQs for details and other information. Applications can be obtained from this page as a downloadable Word or pdf file. Once open, please use "Save As" to save a local editable copy. Submission procedures are included on the application form. Applicants are also encouraged to apply for teaching and research assistantships through their major department as a contingency plan in the event they are not selected for an EARS IGERT traineeship.

For more information contact Dr. Laura Leff.

Department Links for Graduate Admission:

Application Packet

Word Document[.doc]

Adobe Reader[pdf]

Kent State University

• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Chemical Physics
• Geography
• Geology           

Miami University of Ohio

• Chemistry
• Interdepartmental Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology
• Geology
• Microbiology
• Zoology