Students interested in the Plant Sciences, Fungal Biology, Firefly Biology, Bioinformatics and/or Discipline-Based Science Education can pursue a Ph.D. program in the Department of Plant Biology by applying to one of two programs: The Integrated Plant Sciences (IPS) program. How to Apply to IPS (with tips). The Integrated Life Sciences (ILS) program. How to Apply to ILS (with tips). Please review the research areas in these programs and talk to potential advisors about their preference on how to route your application. Financial Support for Ph.D. students. Graduate students are guaranteed support and are usually paid through one of three types of assistantships: Laboratory Teaching Assistantship (TA), Research Assistantship (RA), and Graduate School Assistantship (GSA). TA awards are given to students who serve as laboratory teaching assistants in courses taught by Plant Biology or Biology faculty. Ph.D. students are required to teach at least two semesters during their graduate training. RA support is paid from a faculty member’s research grant, if available. GSAs are awarded yearly by the Graduate School. Assistantships may be awarded for the 9 month academic year, in which case summer support must be separately obtained, or for 12 months. For more Financial Information from Graduate School please see here. The deadline for applications to be assured full consideration for financial support and on-site recruiting interviews is on the first weekday of December (both programs). If you are considering applying after that date, please contact the PBIO Director of Graduate Studies for more information. We are always eager to include highly qualified and motivated students in our program and look forward to reviewing your completed application. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Wolfgang Lukowitz, Director of Graduate Studies Email: lukowitz@uga.edu
