PhD Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology at Brown University

Programme overview

The doctoral programme is for highly qualified students planning careers in research and/or teaching in ecology, evolution and organismal biology. Training is customized to each student's interests and goals.

Faculty: The Graduate School | Department: Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Providence, RI, United States

What you will study

Students develop skills in ecological and evolutionary theory, quantitative research methods, statistical analysis, writing and oral presentation, and, depending on interests, functional morphology or genetics and genomics, through coursework, seminars, independent reading, and lab and field work.

Career pathways

Research and teaching careers in ecology, evolution and organismal biology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (doctoral applicants): three letters of recommendation are required, at least two from faculty at the current or most recently attended institution, submitted online by the recommender (Interfolio not accepted). A personal statement (or short-answer questions in some programmes) and college transcripts are required, with GRE results only where the programme requires them. International applicants whose native language is not English submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores. A $75 nonrefundable application fee applies, with waivers for demonstrated financial need. Each programme sets its own deadline.

Requirements published at program group level.

USD 74,568 a year (2026-27). Doctoral tuition rate for all PhD students, 2026-27 (Fall $37,284 + Spring $37,284). Tuition only; excludes required fees and health insurance. Incoming doctoral students receive guaranteed funding that includes tuition remission. Source

Applications to MFA and doctoral programmes are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the non-refundable application fee is $75. Many programmes have a January 1 deadline, with decisions four to eight weeks after the deadline; deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduateprograms.brown.edu/

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