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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. Students will be required to identify a potential supervisor during admission.
Fellowship: ATREE may provide limited number of fellowships. Faculty advisors will work closely with their students to obtain fellowship and research funding after the third year to enable students to complete the programme successfully. We encourage students with UGC-JFR funding or awarded DST-INSPIRE Fellowships.
Students with prior training in any branch of the social sciences, natural sciences, engineering sciences and humanities are welcome to apply for the programme.
Admission and Eligibility: 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 in 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.
Current Affiliation: Assistant Professor, RV University, Bengaluru
Current Affiliation: Senior Programme Manager, Foundation of Ecological Security
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
