The Colorado Plateau Field Institute has a Graduate Residency Program to assist qualified graduate students who are intending to conduct thesis or dissertation research in the Colorado Plateau. This program is aimed at assisting the graduate student with organizing the basic logistics of field work and establishing base camp facilities, as well as providing scientific guidance during the field work phase of thesis or dissertation research. The Colorado Plateau Field Institute has a wide range of research programs that can also provide exciting thesis and dissertation topics to interested graduate students.

The Colorado Plateau Field Institute also offers Graduate Teaching Assistantships for qualified graduate students interested in working with summer field geology programs. These educational programs range from the upper division collegiate Geology Field Techniques courses to the suite of Geology for Educators continuing education courses.

Interested graduate students are encouraged to apply for these programs. Information and applications for these exciting opportunities can be obtained by contacting Jim Garrison, Director of Education and Research at jgarrison@cpfieldinstitute.org.