Prospective students and postdocs are welcome to e-mail Dr. Miesel with questions about available funded positions, or with interest in pursuing independent funding opportunities. I also welcome contact from individuals interested in pursuing independent funding for graduate or postdoctoral study. Please also see the websites for:​

Graduate Students

As of Spring 2025: A funded graduate student opportunity available to study fire and soils, starting Summer or Fall 2025.  Prior wildland fire experience is valuable but not required. Contact me at [email protected] for more information.

Prospective graduate students should review the graduate study pages for the College of Natural Resources and the Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences.

Information on programs that provide waivers for fees associated with graduate applications can be found here.

Incoming Ph.D students are eligible to apply for funding from NSF’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program during their first semester. Prospective graduate students and postdoctoral associates: Please see the Research page for an overview of ongoing projects.

International students and postdocs should also visit the UI International Programs Office.

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students interested in hourly positions or mentored Independent Research projects should contact Dr. Miesel for more information.