University of Montana Lu Hu Lab Fully Funded Atmospheric Chemistry PhD, Fall 2027
University of Montana
Associate Professor Lu Hu’s atmospheric chemistry group has a fully funded Fall 2027 PhD opening in Missoula. Research may address nighttime fire emissions, wildfire smoke, ozone and field measurements. The department gives priority to complete applications by 15 December 2026; later applications may be considered if space remains.
The Atmospheric Chemistry Under the Big Sky group, led by Associate Professor Lu Hu at the University of Montana, has one fully funded PhD opening for Fall 2027. A proposed project would examine nighttime fire emissions and their effects on next-day air quality; that project is pending. Other possible work includes aircraft and mobile laboratory campaigns on summer ozone, prescribed fires and smoke, with field and modeling components. The lab does not publish a funding amount or detailed fee package, so applicants should confirm the award terms with the department. Applicants should be comfortable with mathematics and quantitative work; programming will be required but can be learned after joining. Apply through the University of Montana Chemistry graduate application and identify Lu Hu’s lab in your statement. The priority deadline is 15 December 2026. Complete later applications may be considered on a space-available basis. The Graduate School currently lists a non-refundable application fee of US$70.
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Benefits
The lab advertises one fully funded Fall 2027 PhD opening. It does not publish a stipend amount, tuition treatment or funding duration on the call; confirm the package with the department before accepting an offer.
Eligibility summary
The University of Montana accepts qualified domestic and international graduate applicants. Chemistry graduate admission expects preparation comparable to a bachelor’s in chemistry. The lab seeks applicants comfortable with quantitative work and willing to learn programming.
Requirements
Apply to the University of Montana Chemistry graduate program and identify Lu Hu’s atmospheric chemistry lab in the statement. Program-specific academic, transcript, recommendation and English-language requirements apply.
Documents required
The Chemistry graduate program lists transcripts, a personal statement of up to two pages naming faculty of interest, and three recommendation letters. GRE scores are optional but recommended. Non-native English speakers should check TOEFL/IELTS requirements.
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