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Funding

Funding Joint Program (JP) students are admitted to the program with full funding (i.e., stipend, health insurance for a single person, and tuition). JP students, who remain in good academic…

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Research Projects for New Students

Research Projects for New Students Many other faculty are interested in attracting students to study with them. Several have proposals pending that may be funded by the time admissions decisions…

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History

An Unorthodox Union It was 1968. On university campuses, the Beatles blared from dorm-room stereos, and VW Beetles infested parking lots. The times were a-changing, and they were ripe for…

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Areas of Study

Areas of Study Following each description is a list of the MIT and WHOI faculty involved with that area of study. Benthic ecology Benthic ecologists are interested in populations of…

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Housing

Housing WHOI Housing Policy WHOI housing is available for Joint Program students whose research or other academic activity requires that they stay overnight near the WHOI campus. This policy defines…

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Financial Support Options

Financial Support Options Fellowships from outside agencies We encourage students to apply for outside fellowships while applying to graduate school. These fellowships may be awarded prior to entry into the…

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Community

Community Resources Here is some key information for exploring MIT and WHOI and the surrounding communities. Joint Program students receive discounted tickets to the Boston Museum of Science and the…

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Responsibilities

Faculty/Student Responsibilities Advisors and students should be familiar with appropriate discipline handbook(s) and with the Joint Program housing policy. When a student first arrives, the advisor and student should discuss…

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