PhD Environmental Sciences and Society at Emory University

Programme overview

The PhD in Environmental Sciences and Society is an interdisciplinary programme combining applied natural and social sciences through co-mentoring and cross-training.

Faculty: Laney Graduate School | Department: Environmental Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Research themes: climate change, environmental health and justice; sustainable ecosystem management; biodiversity and disease ecology. Methods include geospatial analysis and remote sensing, epidemiological and ecological modeling, social science methods and participatory research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Laney Graduate School (all programmes): application through the Laney Graduate School with transcripts from each institution attended (bachelor's degree or equivalent by the first semester), statement of purpose, resume/CV, three letters of recommendation (many programmes allow a fourth), $75 application fee (waivers available), and for some programmes a statement on building collaborative and respectful graduate communities. Programme-specific requirements vary.

Requirements published at faculty level.

USD 74,700 a year (2026-27). Laney Graduate School tuition band (full-time, 9 or more credit hours: $24,900 per term over fall, spring and summer). Tuition only; excludes fees, housing, health insurance and living costs. Emory publishes one tuition rate for all students. Source

The Laney Graduate School is accepting applications for all PhD and master's programmes for Fall 2027.

Laney Graduate School application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card online; limited fee waivers available). Deadlines are set by each programme and fall at midnight US Eastern time on the programme's deadline date. GRE requirements vary by programme.

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