Gunnar Nicholson Scholarship
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Introduction
Swedish students are invited to apply for fellowships supporting doctoral study in forest genetics and forest management in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources (FER) , College of Natural Resources, at North Carolina State University (NCSU), in Raleigh, North Carolina. Nicholson Fellows are prepared for international careers through work on cutting edge issues ranging from conservation of genetic diversity in the tropics to biotechnology applications in northern plantations.
Nicholson Fellowships provide full support for up to five years of study towards a PhD in the NCSU Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources. This includes:
- Up to US$24,000 annual stipend
- All tuition, student fees, and health insurance
- Round-trip airfare from Raleigh to Sweden once a year.
Nicholson fellows will study towards a PhD in Forestry and can pursue any disciplinary or geographic focus, as long as program of study includes forest genetics and forest management. Most doctoral students spend at least two years in residence at NCSU to complete coursework for their degrees. Research may be conducted in Sweden, the US, or other parts of the world where NCSU faculty have research projects. Fellowship recipients are eligible to apply for up to $15,000 in research funds.
North Carolina State University has one of the largest and most comprehensive forestry programs in the USA. The Department is a recognized leader in sustainable forest management in the southeastern US, the tropics and sub-tropics of Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Research areas related to forest genetics and management include intensive plantation management, tree improvement and propagation, biotechnology, and conservation of genetic diversity.
Requirements
Qualifications for the Nicholson Fellowship:
- Swedish citizenship
- University degree (Background in forestry, biological sciences, ecology, genetics)
- GRE and TOEFL test scores
The fellowship may begin in August or January of any year. Please visit the NCSU Graduate School Application for the online application. Completed applications must be received by the NCSU Graduate School by March 1 for fall admission and by July 15 for spring admission. Note that the GRE and TOEFL are only offered a few times per year in Sweden, so it is important to register for these well before the application deadlines. Please visit the ETS website to schedule the GRE and TOEFL. Click here for upcoming dates in Sweden.
Departments that offer a graduate program, including FER, are affiliated with NC State’s Graduate School. The Graduate School maintains admission standards and exercises control over all graduate degree programs. Graduate students in FER are actually admitted to the University through NCSU’s Graduate School to work on a degree program in a specific department. Faculty in the specific departments review applications and make recommendations to the Graduate School regarding the admission of applicants to their departments. Please visit FER Admissions for more information about the department's admission procedures. Additional information is also available on the Department of Forestry & Environmental Resources webpage.
Swedish students who are interested in details may wish to read documents prepared by previous Swedish students on the Nicholson fellowship.
Still Interested?
Steps to take if interested in the Gunnar Nicholson Fellowship:
- Contact either Sarah Slover, the coordinator of graduate programs or Erin Sills, the Chair of Nicholson committee
- Register for the GRE and TOEFL as soon as possible
- Contact professors at NCSU for possible research opportunities (click here for list of FER faculty)
- Complete the NCSU Graduate School Application
Key Contacts for the Gunnar Nicholson Scholarship:
Coordinator of graduate programs:
Sarah Slover
sarah_slover@ncsu.edu
Phone: 919-515-7563
Chair of Nicholson committee:
Erin Sills
Erin_Sills@ncsu.edu
Phone: 919.515.7784
Daniel Gräns, Current student
Karin Johansson, 2004 graduate, dissertation available here
Jan Svensson, 1996 graduate
Per Ståhl, 1977 graduate who was also supported by Mr. Nicholson
Upcoming TOEFL and GRE Dates:
2009-2010 |
Cost |
Dates Offered |
|
Goteborg |
Internet-based Test |
$225 |
Fri., Jan 22, 2010 |
Malmo |
Internet-based Test |
$225 |
Fri., Nov 20, 2009 |
Stockholm |
Paper-based Test |
$160 $160 |
Sat., Jan 16, 2010 |
Sundbyberg |
Internet-based Test |
$225 |
Sat., Nov 21, 2009 |
The next GRE paper-based test in Sweden is scheduled for February 6, 2010.
