Joint Graduate Training Program (JGTP) with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI)
Forecasted
Cornell University's JGTP with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute offers PhD students dual-mentored, interdisciplinary research training in wildlife conservation and related scientific fields.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026: Standard BBS PhD Program application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: 5 years of full support; funding agreement between Cornell PI and SCBI PI required for admission
Summary: Collaborative PhD training for wildlife conservation researchers, with dual mentorship at Cornell and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute.
Key Information: Applicants must connect with SCBI scientists before applying and cannot use the Yang Fellowship as funding for this program.
Description
The Joint Graduate Training Program (JGTP) with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) is a collaborative PhD opportunity within Cornell University's Biomedical & Biological Sciences (BBS) PhD Program, College of Veterinary Medicine. The program offers students dual mentorship from both a Cornell faculty advisor and an SCBI scientist, providing immersive research and training at both Cornell (Ithaca, NY) and the SCBI (Front Royal, VA). Research areas include wildlife conservation, infectious disease, reproductive biology, and related fields. Students undertake lab rotations at both institutions and are expected to engage in interdisciplinary, hands-on research that leverages the expertise and resources of both organizations.
