π About USA Scholarship
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City, USA, is one of the top research institutions in the American West, known for innovation in climate science, environmental studies, and geospatial technologies. This fully funded Ph.D. opportunity is offered under the School of Environment, Society & Sustainability and the Wilkes Center for Climate Science and Policy, supervised by Dr. Sonam Sherpa

π Overview of USA Scholarship
- Program: Ph.D. in Remote Sensing, Water Resources & Environmental Hazards
- Start Date: January 2026 (Spring Semester)
- Duration: 4β5 years
- Funding: Fully funded (tuition + stipend + insurance)
- Location: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA
- Deadline (Initial Interest Form): September 9, 2025
- Official Departmental Deadline: October 1, 2025
β Eligibility Criteria
- Masterβs degree in Geography, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Remote Sensing, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
- Strong background in satellite remote sensing and geospatial data analysis.
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or R.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Language requirements for international students:
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum 80
- IELTS: Minimum 6.5
- Duolingo: Minimum 105

π Required Documents USA Scholarship
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts & certificates
- Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
- Statement of purpose / research interest
Contact details of referees
π Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition coverage
- Competitive monthly stipend
- Health insurance and benefits
- Research & travel support
- Collaboration with international researchers
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π Fields of Study Under This Scholarship
- Remote Sensing & Geospatial Sciences
- Water Resources & Hydrology
- Environmental Hazards & Climate Science
- Cryosphere & Cold Region Studies
- Data Science & Machine Learning Applications
π How to Apply
- Fill out the Initial Interest Form (deadline: Sept 9, 2025).
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.
- Submit the official departmental application by Oct 1, 2025.
- Contact Dr. Sonam Sherpa for inquiries: sonam.sherpa@ess.utah.edu
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π Initial Interest Form Deadline: September 9, 2025
π Official Application Deadline: October 1, 2025 π Apply Here β Official Link : The Uiversity of UTAH

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