OpenFieldPh.D. in Mechanical Engineering - Motorsports Aerodynamics & Precision Metrology
University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Elite automotive and motorsports doctorate partnering with NASCAR teams and precision instrument manufacturers, focusing on race car aerodynamics wind-tunnel testing, nanometer metrology, and composites crashworthiness.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Lee College of Engineering Graduate Research Assistantships $30,000/year plus full tuition waiver
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by assistantship
- Application Fee
- $75
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Automotive Engineering with GPA 3.3+
- English Language
- TOEFL 83+ or IELTS 6.5+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of purpose detailing engineering research focus
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of North Carolina at Charlotte's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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