About Us
Founded in 1983, the Tropical Resources Institute (TRI) is an interdisciplinary, non-degree-granting program located within the Yale School of the Environment (YSE). TRI serves to facilitate and support student research and outreach activities throughout the tropics, primarily through granting research fellowships. TRI works closely with YSE students, advising them on research design, proposal development, and field methods, as well as facilitating in-country collaborations and partnerships with organizations and institutions working in the tropics. Within the broader Yale community, TRI serves as a clearinghouse for research and educational activities pertaining to tropical countries, societies, and environments.
