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The ATREE doctoral programme in Conservation Science and Sustainability Studies is designed to impart training to research scholars to develop and use integrated approaches in sustainable development and biodiversity conservation. The programme promotes interdisciplinary research and frameworks to integrate tools and approaches from ecology, economics, sociology and climate science disciplines.
ATREE is a recognised centre of the doctoral programme of the Manipal Academy for Higher Education (MAHE), an Institute of Eminence.
In accordance with 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 will also be guided by a doctoral committee of 3/5 members. The committee will consist of ATREE faculty members and external scientists, and represent expertise from different disciplines
Typically, ATREE invites applications for new PhD students every year in March, and provides research contingencies and stipend support.
ATREE’s research covers the broad themes of biodiversity conservation, environment, and development. Thematic areas include conservation biology and planning; forest governance and livelihoods; ecosystem services and well-being; hydrology and water resources; energy and climate change mitigation; food security; and development and environmental change.
Please find the list of the potential supervisors here.
Fellowship: Only students holding a valid CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF or applying for the DST-INSPIRE Fellowship 2023, with prior training in any branch of the social, natural, or engineering sciences are eligible for admission to the PhD programme. Selected students will undergo coursework for three semesters, after which they will conduct independent research under the guidance of an advisory committee, chaired by the faculty advisor. ATREE fosters diversity and gender equity at the workplace; women and persons from underprivileged groups are especially encouraged to apply. ATREE’s affirmative action policy will be followed during the PhD selection process.
Admission and Eligibility: The candidate must have a Master’s degree in any social science, natural science or engineering discipline and have secured a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent.
The candidate must have been awarded a CSIR-JRF or UGC‐JRF. DST-INSPIRE Fellowship 2023 awardees must submit their provisional award letters no later than 30th April 2024.
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Current Affiliation: Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science
Current Affiliation: National Centre for Biological Sciences
Current Affiliation: Associate Professor, School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences, Krea University
Current Affiliation: Senior Programme Manager, Environment Hub and Visiting Faculty, Krea University
Current Affiliation: Fellow in Residence, ATREE
Current Affiliation: Senior Project Manager at FES
Current Affiliation: India Fellow, The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute, Harvard University.
Current Affiliation: Senior Manager, WRI
