OpenFieldPh.D. in Electrical Engineering - Smart Grid Power Systems & EPIC Energy Center
University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Advanced research based at the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC), investigating high-voltage smart grid integration, renewable microgrid stability, silicon carbide power electronics, and utility cyber defenses.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- EPIC Energy Graduate Fellowships $31,000/year plus complete tuition coverage
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $75
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS in Electrical Engineering with GPA 3.2+
- English Language
- TOEFL 83+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of purpose and CV
- 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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