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Applying

Applying Applicants to the MIT-WHOI Joint Program come from widely varying backgrounds and throughout the world. Potential applicants are welcome to visit one or both institutions. However, an onsite interview…

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WHOI Check-in Forms

WHOI Check-in Forms for Incoming Students Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification *Navy students do not need to complete the I-9 form. The completed Form I-9 with acceptable and original documentation…

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Increasing representation, having a diverse student body, and advancing inclusion are critical to the MIT-WHOI JP’s mission, and to the missions of both MIT and WHOI….

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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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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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