OpenFieldPh.D. in Aerospace Sciences - Autonomous Flight & Human Factors - Odegard School
University of North Dakota · Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Academic Overview & Description
The world's leading aerospace doctorate, researching beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) autonomous drone integration, pilot cognitive workload modeling, space flight human performance, and air traffic automation.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Odegard Graduate Fellowships $30,000/year plus complete tuition waiver
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $35
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS or MS in aviation, aerospace engineering, computer science, or human factors with GPA 3.2+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of purpose detailing aerospace 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 Dakota's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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