OpenFieldPh.D. in Atmospheric Physics - Cloud Microphysics & Remote Sensing
University of Maryland, Baltimore County · Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Elite atmospheric physics training utilizing satellite lidar, polarimetric sensors, and climate modeling through the Earth and Space Institute and NASA GESTAR II.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- NASA-affiliated graduate research assistantships $34,000/year plus full tuition remission
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by assistantship
- Application Fee
- $50
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS in physics, mathematics, or meteorology with GPA 3.2+
- English Language
- TOEFL 85+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Research statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three faculty references
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Maryland, Baltimore County's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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