OpenFieldPh.D. in Marine Science and Technology - Ocean Observatories & Marine Fisheries
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth · Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Doctoral research based at the oceanfront SMAST facility in New Bedford, investigating groundfish stock assessment, ocean circulation dynamics, acoustic tagging, and marine renewable energy.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Graduate Research Assistantships $28,500/year plus complete tuition waiver
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by assistantship
- Application Fee
- $60
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS or MS in marine science, biology, oceanography, or physics with GPA 3.2+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research interests aligned with SMAST faculty
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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