Forest and Natural Resource Sciences Ph.D. Program
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Learn about doctoral program application procedures and deadlines.
Ph.D. Admission Requirements (PDF)![Photo of Forest and Natural Resource Sciences Masters Student, Scott Culbert](/sites/forestry.ca.uky.edu/files/styles/large/public/Scott-Culbert_0.webp)
Research and Teaching Assistantships
Most FNRS graduate students are supported by Research and Teaching Assistantships, which include a stipend, a health insurance policy, and scholarship funds that cover in-state and out-of-state tuition for graduate courses.
Graduate Funding![Photo of Forestry and Natural Resources faculty member, Dr. Sybil Gotsch](/sites/forestry.ca.uky.edu/files/styles/large/public/gotschsybil-faculty.webp)
Research Faculty
Our department includes nationally and internationally recognized faculty and staff. We offer a high faculty-to-student ratio, which promotes excellence in graduate and undergraduate training and leads to a strong record of job placement.
Meet Our Faculty![Photo of FNR Graduate Student Association Breakfast](/sites/forestry.ca.uky.edu/files/styles/large/public/GradStudentBreakfast.webp)
Forestry and Natural Resources Graduate Student Association
Enhance graduate student professional, social, and personal development within the grad program. Meets regularly to facilitate social, philanthropic, and networking events to engage with other students, faculty, and the Lexington community.
Get InvolvedQuestions?
For information on the Forest and Natural Resource Sciences graduate program, contact Dr. Jian Yang, Director of Graduate Studies.
Email Dr. Yang