Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) program

The Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) program is a National Science Foundation, sponsored initiative designed to meet the challenges of educating Ph.D. scientists and engineers with the multidisciplinary backgrounds, and the technical, professional, and personal skills needed for the career demands of the future.

To date, the University at Buffalo has received two IGERT awards from the National Science Foundation, each of which established a new, innovative program of interdisciplinary doctoral education within a fertile environment for collaborative research. With support from the National Science Foundation, each UB IGERT program offers U.S. citizens and permanent residents enhanced fellowship packages --- including competitive stipends, tuition remission, and other cost of education allowances.

 

IGERT Program in Geographic Information Science

IGERT Program in Ecosystem Restoration through Interdisciplinary Exchange (ERIE),

 

IGERT Program in Geographic Information Systems

Students in the University at Buffalo IGERT Program in Geographic Information Science> take a set of courses in GI Science, while also completing requirements for a doctorate in any of seven discipline-based departments including:

GI Science students obtain research training through individualized faculty mentoring and participation in active research programs under three broad themes: Geographic Information Science, Geographic Social Science, and Geographic Environmental Science. Students also gain a wealth of practical experience through internships, international opportunities, and participation in workshops, conferences, and fieldwork.

Please note: Our IGERT Program Funding is available only to United States citizens or permanent residents. However, we do offer an Advanced Certificate Concentration in Geographic Information Science, which is a companion program to the IGERT Program, and all interested applicants will be considered for this certificate.

This project is supported by awards DGE- 9870668 and DGE-0333417 from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Support from NSF is gratefully acknowledged.