Through the PNNL-WSU Distinguished Graduate Research Program (DGRP), Ph.D. students will earn a stipend along with benefits, funded by their WSU and PNNL advisors, while working under a prestigious graduate committee on nationally relevant research. It is a unique opportunity to tap into the knowledge and world-class research infrastructure available at both institutions. DGRP students will work with faculty at WSU and scientists at PNNL while completing their graduate coursework and subsequently transfer to PNNL for the remaining years of their PhD program to gain hands-on research experience with PNNL scientists. Learn more and apply!

The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at WSU has one of the largest undergraduate programs in the Pacific Northwest, with about 1000 students and 45 faculty members spread across three sister campuses. Our graduate student and postdoctoral researcher populations are growing, underpinned by continuously increasing annual research expenditures ($9M+), with over 100 PhD students.

As Washington’s environmental protection agency, the Department of Ecology is deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Through innovative partnerships, we are able to protect and sustain healthy land, air, and water in harmony with a strong economy.