OpenFieldPh.D. in Earth Sciences - Seismology & Earthquake Hazard Assessment
University of Memphis · Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Distinguished geophysical research through the Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI), investigating New Madrid seismic zone dynamics, intraplate earthquakes, and seismic hazard forecasting.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Full graduate research assistantships $26,000/year plus tuition remission at CERI
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by assistantship
- Application Fee
- $35
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Degree in geosciences, physics, or mathematics with GPA 3.0+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of purpose and CV
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three recommendations
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Memphis's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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