OpenFieldPh.D. in Nuclear Engineering - Reactor Physics & Nuclear Nonproliferation - Tickle College & ORNL
University of Tennessee · Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Consistently ranked among the top four nuclear engineering doctoral programs in the nation, directly collaborating with Oak Ridge National Laboratory on advanced modular reactor design, radiation detection instrumentation, and nuclear fuel cycle safety.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Full ORNL Joint Institute Graduate Fellowships $35,000/year plus complete tuition waiver
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $60
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS or MS in nuclear engineering, physics, or related discipline with GPA 3.3+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of purpose detailing nuclear research alignment
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three academic recommendations
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Tennessee's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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