Ph.D. in Wind Science and Engineering (National Wind Institute at TTU)

Academic Overview & Description

World-leading doctoral program investigating tornado and hurricane boundary-layer aerodynamics, wind turbine blade fatigue, and grid-scale renewable energy integration.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

National Wind Institute Fellowship: Full tuition waiver plus $30,000 annual research stipend

Tuition Rate

$0 (Fully funded for appointed research fellows)

Application Fee

$75

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.3+ undergraduate/master's GPA in engineering, atmospheric science, or physics

English Language

IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79

Standardized Exam

GRE quantitative score 158+

Application Materials

Statement of research objectives, technical CV, official transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of academic recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Texas Tech University System's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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