University of Montana Atmospheric Chemistry Lab Fully Funded PhD 2027
University of Montana
The University of Montana Atmospheric Chemistry Lab has a fully funded PhD opening for Fall 2027. Research includes nighttime wildfire emissions and air quality, with field and modeling opportunities. The chemistry programme gives priority to applications received by 15 December 2026.
This doctoral opening is in the Atmospheric Chemistry Under the Big Sky group in Missoula, Montana. The lab expects a student to study poorly understood nighttime fire emissions and their effect on next-day air quality. The student may also work on aircraft and mobile measurement campaigns involving ozone pollution and prescribed fires, instrument development, and chemical modeling. The lab explicitly describes the Fall 2027 opening as fully funded.
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Recorded source check: October 19, 2026. A stored check date does not guarantee that every field is complete or still current. Compare the provider, eligibility, funding and deadline with the live official call before applying.
Benefits
The lab explicitly advertises one fully funded PhD student opening for Fall 2027. The lab page does not specify the stipend amount or detailed award package; confirm the terms with the department.
Eligibility summary
Applicants should meet University of Montana Chemistry graduate admission requirements and be interested in atmospheric chemistry, emissions or air quality research. The lab welcomes students comfortable with quantitative work; programming can be learned in the group. The official lab page does not state a nationality restriction, so candidates should check the graduate admissions and international applicant requirements.
Requirements
Apply to the University of Montana Chemistry PhD programme for Fall 2027 and identify the Atmospheric Chemistry Under the Big Sky lab in your application. The lab says advance email is unnecessary unless you have a specific question. Complete applications by 15 December 2026 receive priority; later applications may be considered if space remains.
Documents required
Official transcripts, a personal statement of no more than two pages, three recommendation letters and the online graduate application. GRE is optional but recommended. Applicants whose first language is not English should review the department’s TOEFL or IELTS requirement.
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How to submit applications
Official lab and Chemistry graduate admission pages checked 19 October 2026. December 15 is a priority deadline; late applications may be considered on space-available basis. Lab confirms full funding but does not state amount or nationality restrictions.
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