OpenFieldPh.D. in Plastics Engineering (Francis College of Engineering at UMass Lowell)
University of Massachusetts Office of the President · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Academic Overview & Description
World-renowned plastics engineering doctorate in biodegradable biopolymers, high-performance nanocomposites, medical polymer devices, and plastics circular recycling.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Plastics Engineering Fellowship: $30,000 annual stipend plus tuition waiver
- Tuition Rate
- $0
- Application Fee
- $75
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- 3.2+ GPA in plastics, chemical, mechanical engineering, or polymer science
- English Language
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79
- Standardized Exam
- GRE scores competitive
- Application Materials
- Transcripts, statement of polymer research interests, technical resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Massachusetts Office of the President's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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