OpenFieldPh.D. in Chemical Engineering - Hydrogen Fuel Cells & Electrocatalysis
University of South Carolina · Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Pioneering doctoral program in clean energy technologies, focusing on proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, solid oxide electrolysis, battery degradation modeling, and carbon capture adsorption.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Center for Hydrogen Research Fellowships $32,000/year plus tuition coverage
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $50
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS in chemical engineering or chemistry with GPA 3.2+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+
- 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 South Carolina's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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