SCHOLARSHIP: University of Buffalo, USA International Scholarship for Postgraduate |Masters | Ph.D Students
The University of Buffalo Scholarship entails PhD/MS opportunities at the State University of New York at Buffalo in Computational Hydrology.
The newly established Actionable Conputational Terrestrial Hydrology Lab, (a.c.t. hydro lab, led by Dr. Yifan Cheng) at the Department of Geology at the State University of New York is delighted to invite applications for multiple motivated students pursuing Ph.D. or M.S. degrees in Geological Sciences, specializing in computational hydrology.
About university:
The State University of New York at Buffalo is a public research university with campuses in Buffalo and Amherst, New York, United States. The university was founded in 1846 as a private medical college and merged with the State University of New York system in 1962.
In a.c.t. hydro lab, we develop novel numerical modeling methods to better assess the resilience of water-related sectors under climate change, with a special interest in cold regions. We collaborate with social scientists, experts from water-related sectors such as power, ecosystems, as well as local communities to enhance the salience, tangibility, and usability of our data and model products.
Scholarship deadline:
December 15, 2024
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | Ph.D Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the University of Buffalo Graduate Scholarship, the following requirements are key:
Basic qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Earth and Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Experience in coding (e.g., Python, Fortran, C++) and data analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in related field
- Experience with physically based hydrologic models
- Enthusiasm for actionable science and interdisciplinary research involving experts from hydrology and broad water-related sectors
- Proficiency in programming languages and prior research experience in the relevant fields is highly desirable.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
If you are interested, please reach out to Dr. Yifan Cheng with a brief description of your background and research interests plus a CV (ycheng46@buffalo.edu).
Furthermore, interested candidates must apply online.
For more detailed information, please check the graduate admission website. (https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/geology/graduate/admissions.html)
The deadline for online application (including recommendation letters) is December 15, 2024.
Please feel free to check the research overview and publication pages on the website (using the link provided below) for more information.
Scholarship Benefits:
The University of Buffalo Scholarship offers funding that covers;
- Tuition
- Living stipends
- Health insurance
