Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering - Automated Carbon Fiber Composites - McNair Center

Academic Overview & Description

Elite aerospace doctorate conducting automated fiber placement (AFP), thermoplastic composite welding, nondestructive ultrasonic evaluation, and digital twin manufacturing for next-generation commercial aircraft.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

McNair Aerospace Fellowships $34,000/year plus complete tuition waiver partnering with Boeing

Tuition Rate

Covered by fellowship

Application Fee

$50

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

BS or MS in aerospace, mechanical, or materials engineering with GPA 3.3+

English Language

TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+

Standardized Exam

GRE optional

Application Materials

Statement of purpose detailing composites research focus

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of South Carolina's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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