OpenFieldPh.D. in Aerospace Engineering - Rocket Propulsion & Lunar In-Situ Resource Utilization - Aerospace Center
University of Texas at El Paso · El Paso, Texas, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Doctoral research conducted at UTEP's Aerospace Center and Fabens rocket test facility, researching cryogenic liquid rocket engines, methane/LOX propulsion, hypersonic aerothermodynamics, and lunar lander regolith extraction.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- NASA and DoD Aerospace Research Fellowships $33,000/year plus full tuition remission
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $65
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering with GPA 3.3+
- 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 Texas at El Paso's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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