In our master's or doctoral program, you can conduct the research you love.

In addition to our long-standing doctoral program, we now also offer an EECB master's degree!

The Interdisciplinary Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology Ph.D. program

The Interdisciplinary Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology Ph.D. program provides the opportunity to tailor your graduate education to your interests. You will have a team of mentors to guide you through your scientific endeavors and provide you with a solid foundation in research methods and experimental design. Learn more about the Ph.D. program, the admissions process and resources for student support.

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About us

Learn more about our research interests and interdisciplinary departments and partners that create our unique academic program. 

About us
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Ph.D in EECB

Admission requirements, deadlines, program timelines, funding information and more outlining the doctoral program.

Program information
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Student resources

Program handbook, career information, and a list of student organizations and campus resources. 

Student resources

Our impact

Nevada Today news stories from EECB and the departments that contribute to the program.

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Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology hosts Symposium at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe

Interdisciplinary researchers meet in Incline Village to discuss advances in the field of chemical ecology

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Feeding Mountain Chickadees at Chickadee Ridge is okay, research says

Chickadee Cognition Lab showed supplemental feeding of the wild birds had no negative impacts when proper food is used

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A Nevada first: University-based Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit established

Nevada becomes 39th state to create multi-agency unit to serve research and conservation of wildlife, fisheries and habitats

Recent achievements

EECB Outreach Committee wins Silver Paw Award

June 06, 2024

Incoming EECB graduate students earn prestigious University Graduate School awards!

June 06, 2024

The Graduate School honors three incoming EECB graduate students with awards to facilitate their research and engagement.

EECB students’ 2024 Steve Jenkins Award goes to Angela Smilanich

May 13, 2024

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PBS creates video based on EECB faculty's local research

How do these little flies stay dry and breath under water while diving the harsh waters of California’s Mono Lake? The secret: an abundance of hair and water-repellent wax. Station KQED/PBS created a “Deep Look” popular science video based on Assistant Professor Floris van Breugel’s research to explain more.

Watch the video

University Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that the University of Nevada, Reno is situated on the traditional homelands of the Numu (Northern Paiute), Wašiw (Washoe), Newe (Western Shoshone), Nuwu (Southern Paiute) peoples. These lands continue to be a gathering place for Indigenous Peoples, and we recognize their deep connections to these places. We extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on their territory.

Learn more about our commitment