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Ph.D. in Physics - Space Plasma Physics & Astrophysics

University of Iowa · Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Target Discipline: physicsApplication Deadline: January 5, 2027Official admissions notice ↗

Academic Overview & Description

Historic space physics department that built instruments for Explorer 1 and Voyager 1 & 2, leading contemporary NASA satellite research into auroral plasma and planetary magnetospheres.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award: NASA & Departmental Fellowships $34,000/year plus complete tuition remission and healthcare
Tuition Rate: Covered by fellowship
Application Fee: $100

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA: BS in Physics, Astronomy, or Mathematics with GPA 3.4+; advanced mechanics and electromagnetism
English Language: TOEFL 85+
Standardized Exam: Physics GRE recommended
Application Materials: Statement of purpose detailing space physics research
Letters of Recommendation: Three academic references

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Iowa's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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