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The Natural Resources Institute takes an interdisciplinary approach, combining insights from both natural and social sciences to form comprehensive solutions for environmental and resource management challenges. NRI research spans economic, social, and ecological dimensions, often blending these disciplines. The institute fosters an inclusive environment that values diversity across nationalities and academic traditions, with students and faculty representing global perspectives—evident through the multilingual conversations in its corridors. While NRI doesn't enroll undergraduates directly, it collaborates with departments like Environment and Geography to involve them in select courses and field studies. NRI's core purpose is to generate, share, and implement cross-disciplinary knowledge in resource and environmental stewardship, enhancing quality of life locally in Manitoba, nationally in Canada, and globally. The Ph.D. program involves academic coursework alongside significant research, typically completed within five years.