How to Apply
Apply online. Applicants also must submit:
- three letters of reference (sent to us directly from authors)
- a resumé not exceeding two pages in length
- a one-page statement of research interests and career goals
Mail the letters, resumé, and statement to:
Dr. William R. GravesDirector of Graduate Education
008 Horticulture Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1100 USA
Deadlines
Applicants who wish to begin work in a summer term (May) or fall semester (August) must have all components of their application received by December 15 of the year prior. The deadline for receipt of all application materials is September 1 of the previous year for applicants wishing to begin during a spring semester (January).
Decisions
Applicants who met the December 15 deadline will receive a decision regarding admission by March 1. Those who met the September 1 deadline will be notified by November 1.
