Prospective Students

Thank you for your interest in joining the Prugh lab! I do not have funding to support new graduate students for fall 2027 admission, so I am only able to consider students who have secured external funding. However, prospective students who are fascinated by the natural world, have a passion for wildlife conservation, prior fieldwork experience, and excellent academic records are welcome to contact me. Please briefly summarize your interests and experience in your email, and attach your CV, transcripts, and a writing sample. Applicants need a MSc to apply for the PhD program unless they have received a major graduate fellowship award (e.g., NSF GRFP). Exceptional applicants with BS degrees who are interested in direct admission to the PhD program may be considered as well (e.g., first-author publication, excellent academic record, and field experience). The SEFS deadline for applications is November 15. I am also a faculty affiliate with the Quantitative Ecology & Resource Management (QERM) program at UW, so students who are especially keen on quantitative methods should be sure to check out that program as well.