Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering (Hypersonics and Space Propulsion at UAH)

Academic Overview & Description

Leading aerospace doctoral program conducted at the Propulsion Research Center in Huntsville adjacent to NASA Marshall, investigating nuclear thermal propulsion and plasma flows.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

NASA Space Grant Fellowship: Full tuition waiver plus $32,000 annual research stipend

Tuition Rate

$0 (Fully funded PhD)

Application Fee

$60

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.3+ undergraduate/master's GPA in aerospace or mechanical engineering

English Language

IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79

Standardized Exam

GRE quantitative score 160+

Application Materials

Transcripts, statement of propulsion research objectives, technical CV

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of academic recommendation

Institutional Guidance

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

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