The ATREE doctoral programme in Conservation Science and Sustainability Studies trains research scholars to develop and use integrated approaches in sustainable development and biodiversity conservation. The programme promotes interdisciplinary research and frameworks, combining tools and methods from the fields of ecology, economics, sociology and climate science. As per the requirements of ATREE and MAHE, students seeking admission should have:
Students admitted to the programme will work under the personal mentorship of an ATREE faculty member and receive guidance from a doctoral committee. The committee will have ATREE faculty members and external scientists and will represent experts from different disciplines.
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ATREE’s research encompasses a wide range of themes related to biodiversity conservation, the environment and development. Key areas include:
Please find the list of the potential supervisors here.
Students holding a valid CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF or applying for the DST-INSPIRE Fellowship 2024, with prior training in any social, natural or engineering science branches, are eligible for the PhD programme.
The candidate must have a Master’s degree in any social science, natural science or engineering discipline and have secured a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
ATREE fosters diversity and gender equity in the workplace. Women and persons from underprivileged groups are especially encouraged to apply. ATREE will follow its affirmative action policy during the PhD selection process.
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