Fellowship in Controlled Environment Agriculture & Vertical Hydroponics Engineering

Academic Overview & Description

Conducting world-renowned engineering research at the UA CEAC (Controlled Environment Agriculture Center) on automated LED spectrum tuning, hydroponic nutrient circulation, and closed-loop greenhouse cooling.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Graduate fellowship providing $30,000 annual stipend, tuition remission, and prototype development grants

Tuition Rate

$0 (Fully Funded)

Application Fee

$90

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.3+ GPA in biosystems engineering, agricultural engineering, or mechanical engineering

English Language

TOEFL 85 or IELTS 7.0

Standardized Exam

GRE optional

Application Materials

Transcripts, CV, 2-page engineering research proposal

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of academic evaluation

Institutional Guidance

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

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