OpenFieldPh.D. in Physics - Gravitational Wave Astronomy & Cryo-EM Biophysics
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Elite physics doctorate contributing to the LIGO Scientific Collaboration that made the Nobel Prize-winning first detection of gravitational waves, as well as single-particle cryo-electron microscopy of viral proteins.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Full departmental teaching/research assistantships $31,500/year plus tuition remission
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by assistantship
- Application Fee
- $75
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS in Physics, Applied Physics, or Mathematics with GPA 3.3+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+
- Standardized Exam
- Physics GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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