Ph.D. in Physics (Space Science Center at UNH)

Academic Overview & Description

World-leading astrophysics doctoral program designing satellite instruments for NASA missions, studying solar wind dynamics, coronal mass ejections, and magnetospheric reconnection.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

NASA Space Science Graduate Fellowship: Full tuition waiver plus $32,000 annual research fellowship stipend

Tuition Rate

$0 (Fully funded PhD)

Application Fee

$65

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.3+ undergraduate/master's GPA in physics, astronomy, or applied mathematics

English Language

IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80

Standardized Exam

Physics GRE optional

Application Materials

Statement of purpose, scientific CV, official transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of academic recommendation from physicists

Institutional Guidance

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

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