Stanford's Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Environment and Resources (IPER), seeks to create and inspire new types of scholars and leaders. Bringing diverse academic backgrounds and life experiences from all over the world, IPER students pioneer innovative approaches to society’s biggest environmental challenges.

New methodologies and insights are now arising from non-traditional combinations of natural science and engineering with perspectives derived from law, medicine, economics, the social sciences, foreign policy, and business. IPER students are at the frontier of developing such interdisciplinary approaches. They are also immersed in a vibrant community of fellow students and dedicated faculty colleagues spanning each of Stanford’s seven schools. IPER Affiliated Faculty members share a strong interest in the environment and sustainability, a deep commitment to solving complex problems, and enthusiasm in working with students and each other.