OpenFieldPh.D. in Optical Science and Engineering - Precision Freeform Optics & Metrology
University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Preeminent optics doctoral program pioneering freeform optical fabrication, laser interferometry, nanophotonic waveguides, and astronomical instrumentation at the Center for Precision Metrology.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Center for Freeform Optics Research Fellowships $32,000/year plus tuition remission
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $75
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Degree in physics, optics, or electrical engineering with GPA 3.2+
- English Language
- TOEFL 83+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research experience
- 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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