***All of the slots for the GAANN program

have been filled***

The Mascaro Sustainability Initiative

creates Sustainable Engineering Fellowship Program

through U.S. Department of Education’s

Graduate Assistance In Areas Of National Need (GAANN) Program

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What is the GAANN Pittsburgh Sustainable Engineering Fellowship Program?

Our overall aim is to infuse graduate engineering education with unparalleled opportunities to produced highly trained engineers who will not only routinely incorporate sustainable principles into their work but will also be well-positioned to become leaders in their future academic, industrial or governmental endeavors. To do this, graduate research will be conducted in concert with the Mascaro Sustainability Initiative (MSI), a program that stimulates and funds projects on greening the built environment, more sustainable use of water, and the design of distributed power systems.

Primary goals of the program:

• Training engineers with expertise in both their chosen field and sustainable engineering.
• Addressing substantial research problems of national and international importance through a focus on green construction and sustainable water use.

Specific objectives of the program:

• Provide a quality, multi-disciplinary instruction and research experience in the sustainable design of products and processes.
• Encourage outstanding engineering students to pursue the Ph.D. degree and become leaders in sustainable design practices, creating environmentally conscious products and processes.
• Create an education and research program in sustainable engineering that will serve as a model for the nation.

Do I have to be a US citizen to apply?

Yes, you must be a US citizen or permanent resident to be considered for a GAANN fellowship.

What is the typical monetary award of the GAANN traineeship?

All GAANN fellows receive an annual stipend of $30,000 stipend and full tuition coverage for 3 years.

How does a candidate apply for the GAANN fellowship?

1. Fill out the GAANN electronic application form: http://www.engr.pitt.edu/msi/gaannform.html

2. Send an official copy of your transcripts to: The Mascaro Sustainability Initiative, University of Pittsburgh, 1140 Benedum Hall, Pittsburgh PA 15261

3. Complete the standard application process for graduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering.  Click here for the on-line application form.  http://www.pitt.edu/~graduate/apply.html

Does my undergraduate degree need to be from a specific engineering department?

No, we have participating faculty from all six engineering departments. 

Can I apply if I have an undergraduate science degree?

Yes, we encourage you to apply.  Although there may be some additional course requirements.