Dr. Peter Grant

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Biography

Peter Grant is a Professor Emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University, where he has spent over 40 years studying the ecology and evolution of Darwin's Finches in the Galápagos Islands. His research has focused on the origins of new species, ecological interactions, and the persistence of communities in the face of extinction. Since his retirement in 2008, he has not supervised graduate students but continues collaborating with his wife, Rosemary Grant, a molecular geneticist, and other scientists. His current research interests include understanding the evolutionary significance of hybridization and how gene exchange among species affects fitness-related traits. Throughout his career, he has published extensively on topics regarding evolutionary biology, climate change, and species interactions, highlighting the impact of environmental changes on species fitness and diversity.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Zoology Emeritus

2008-01-01 — Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Retired from full-time teaching and research, continuing research on finches and hybridization.

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.