Welcome Prospective Doctoral Students!

The Department of Earth System Science (ESS) at UC Irvine offers a fully-funded Ph.D. program for students interested in exploring the science of the Earth as a system. Students are admitted to a Ph.D. program, which includes a heavy emphasis on research. Graduates of the program have gone on to become post-doctoral scholars, faculty, and leading researchers.

As you are exploring the graduate program, if you have any questions, please contact Professor Charles Zender (Graduate Advisor) or Morgan Sibley (Student Services). 

You are also welcome to call ESS at (949) 824-8794, or visit us at 3200 Croul Hall.

"The diversity of the science in the ESS program prepared me immensely for communicating science with others.  I’ve found this to be an  important skill when teaching and working with undergraduates, writing grants and papers, and landing a job." Elizabeth Dahl specializes in Analytical, Marine and Atmospheric Chemistry. Her research is focused on the sources and sinks of biogeochemical trace gases and their effect on atmospheric chemistry and climate. Elizabeth Dahl Dr. Dahl's Research Webpage