How to apply to the FLETCHER lab:

Prospective PhD Students

(not currently at Stanford)

Prospective PhD students are encouraged to apply to the Civil and Environmental Engineering PhD program (environmental engineering track). We will also consider applicants to the Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources. Please mention Prof. Fletcher in your statement of purpose; this will ensure it is sent to her for review.

Interested students should email with the subject line “Prospective PhD student” and include their CV and a description of how their interests connect to the lab’s research areas. Generic form emails that do not address fit with our lab will not be returned.

Due to the large number of emails received, we are not able to respond to all inquiries. Please allow at least two weeks before following up.

For general guidance and insights on navigating the graduate school application process, consider reading our three-part blog post series written by current Fletcher Lab members!

Current Stanford MS students interested in a PhD

The Fletcher Lab also considers current MS students to join the team for a PhD; see above for current availability. The best way to explore a PhD at the lab is to get to know Prof. Fletcher by taking one or more of her classes. Both 266F and 266G include a class project, which you can use to explore some initial research interests. After you have taken a class with Prof. Fletcher, you are welcome to reach out to her by email to see if she has any research opportunities for MS students, either for academic credit or paid.