OpenFieldPh.D. in Marine Science - Ocean Circulation & Coastal Oceanography - St. Petersburg
University of South Florida · Tampa, Florida, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Elite oceanographic doctorate based on the Tampa Bay waterfront in St. Petersburg, researching Gulf of Mexico loop currents, satellite ocean color imagery, red tide dinoflagellate blooms, and deep-sea coral reef ecosystems.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Full graduate research fellowships $32,000/year plus complete tuition waiver
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $30
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS or MS in marine science, physics, geology, or chemistry with GPA 3.3+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research interests aligned with CMS faculty
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of South Florida's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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