OpenFieldPh.D. in Atmospheric Science - Cloud Microphysics & Airborne Research Aircraft
University of Wyoming · Laramie, Wyoming, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Operating the NSF-supported Wyoming King Air atmospheric research aircraft, investigating winter cloud seeding efficacy, mixed-phase cloud microphysics, radar reflectivity of snow storms, and aerosol-cloud interactions.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- National Science Foundation Airborne Research Assistantships $32,000/year plus tuition remission
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by assistantship
- Application Fee
- $50
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Degree in atmospheric science, physics, meteorology, or engineering with GPA 3.2+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research interests
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Wyoming's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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