The Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry (IPIF) of the USDA Forest Service is conducting outreach for a Graduate Fellowship (Fall 2025) for a student dedicated to a career in forestry, conservation biology, or environmental science in the US-API at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo in the Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science (TCBES) Graduate Program (http://tcbes.uhh.hawaii.edu/).
The student will also be mentored by a research scientist at IPIF (https://research.fs.usda.gov/psw/programs/ipif#people) to develop a project in the US-Affiliate Pacific Islands.
The fellowship comes with generous support for 2 years, including a stipend, tuition costs, health insurance, and costs for travel and supplies needed to conduct research work associated with the research project.
Application Details:
Applicants must first be accepted to the TCBES program to apply for this opportunity. See the Graduate School Admission website for more information (https://hilo.hawaii.edu/academics/graduate/) and the TCBES website (http://tcbes.uhh.hawaii.edu/apply).
Send a complete application packet to: Amanda Uowolo (Amanda.L.Uowolo@usda.gov) with “IPIF US-API Graduate Fellowship Application Fall 2025” in the subject line. A complete application includes: 1) A copy of the TCBES acceptance letter, 2) Undergraduate and/or post-graduate transcript(s) (unofficial are fine), and 3) A personal statement (1000 words maximum), written as a coherent narrative that tells your story. The personal statement should address the following: (i) What experiences have led you to want to pursue a Master’s degree in tropical conservation and environmental science? (ii) How will acquiring a Master’s degree in tropical conservation and environmental science support your short-term and long-term career goals, as well as benefit the US-API? (iii) What personal attributes make you well-suited and committed to studying and stewarding the environment in the US-API?
University Sponsor
University of Hawai'i at Hilo
The TCBES program is emerging as a center of excellence in the Pacific, working with the unique natural resources of Hawaiʻi that are integral to cultural, economic, and scientific enterprises. The TCBES program values personal connections to people, place, and culture, and is centered on in-person interactions
Experience Information
- Website
- tcbes.uhh.hawaii.edu
