The 2025 EEB Scholars Program application is now closed.
EEB Scholars aims to give students seeking an academic path in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology the tools they need to confidently and successfully apply to graduate school programs. Talented students (EEB Scholars) will be selected to participate in a series of academic and social activities designed to give them the tools to confidently apply to graduate schools, as well as familiarize them with the Princeton EEB department. The program will focus on the graduate application process for any US-based EEB program, connecting with EEB faculty and students, and highlighting Scholars’ academic achievements. All eligible students are encouraged to apply.
The EEB Scholars Program is fully funded and will cover the cost of travel and lodging for all Scholars. Tentative dates for this year's program are September 17th-20th, 2025.
Our department is committed to making graduate school accessible for all who have demonstrated an interest in and passion for research in EEB specifically. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive community of scientists is critical to our mission. This program is part of a larger effort to build and support such a scientific community.
EEB Scholars
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Program Overview
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EEB Scholars will be invited to Princeton's campus to attend workshops on the graduate school application and interview process, meet with faculty members, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers in small group meetings, gain practical experience by participating in mock interviews, and present a poster on their prior and ongoing research.
Additionally, EEB Scholars will be invited to participate in EEB Mentors, an initiative launched in 2020 that matches applicants with current Princeton EEB graduate students for the purpose of helping scholars navigate the process of applying to graduate school. The EEB Scholars and EEB Mentors programs are both excellent ways to preview Princeton and gain insights into the process of applying to graduate school in general.Click here for more details and frequently asked questions.
Click here to find out what past Scholars have to say about the program!
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Eligibility
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This program is designed for students interested in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology who will be applying to graduate school this upcoming fall or in the near future. This includes current undergraduates, recent college graduates, current Masters students, and recent Masters graduates. We expect the EEB Scholars cohort to typically include 10 domestic (US) students and 2 international students.
All current undergraduate and master's students, and recent graduates considering graduate school (especially PhD programs) in EEB are invited to apply. We aim to recruit a cohort of scholars who demonstrate promise as future scientists but currently lack access to resources that would help them develop a compelling application and would benefit from guidance through the application and interview process.
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Application
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The 2025 EEB Scholars Program application is now closed. We’ll be announcing the 2026 program next year, so stay connected.
The EEB Scholars application is hosted on the Princeton's Prospective Ph.D. Preview (P3) application portal. Once you click the link, you will be asked to create an account to begin the Fall 2025 P3 application. This is the same as the EEB Scholars application, and so know you are in the right place! Please be sure to select "Ecology and Evolutionary Biology/EEB Scholars" when asked, "What Princeton University department are you interested in?" in the "Field of Study Selection" section of the application. Once you make this selection, the application platform will prompt you to answer a few EEB Scholars-specific questions. Although the two programs share the same application portal, EEB Scholars and P3 are separate programs.
You will be required to upload a personal statement, a resume/CV, an unofficial academic transcript, and one letter of recommendation, preferably from a faculty member. Please tailor your personal statement to discuss both personal and professional interests and aspirations within the field of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, how your academic, research, or personal experiences have shaped these interests, and how taking part in the 2025 EEB Scholars Program will help you achieve your goals. When applying to EEB Scholars, please note that current graduate students are part of the review committee and may read parts of the application. Please see our FAQs for more information on the program, personal statement, and application.
Additional Questions?
Check out the FAQs or contact [email protected]
Graduate Student Coordinators: Daniel Jorge and Qwahn Kent