OpenFieldPh.D. in Physics - Space Plasma Physics & Heliophysics - Space Science Center
University of New Hampshire · Durham, New Hampshire, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Elite astrophysical training designing flight instruments for NASA missions (MMS, Solar Probe, IBEX) to study magnetic reconnection, solar wind turbulence, and magnetospheric dynamics.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- NASA-supported Space Science Center Fellowships $33,000/year plus complete tuition coverage
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $65
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS in Physics, Applied Physics, or Astronomy with GPA 3.3+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+
- Standardized Exam
- Physics GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research interests
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of New Hampshire's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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