OpenFieldSmalley-Curl Institute Nanotechnology Research Assistantship
Laboratory research in quantum photonics, nanoplasmonics, low-dimensional electronic devices, and laser spectroscopy of nanostructures.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- BSc in Physics, Chemistry, or Electrical Engineering
- English language proficiency
- English standard satisfied
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Cleanroom nanofabrication, electron microscopy, or ultrafast optics background
- Recommendation letters
- Two faculty letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Funded research assistantship ($38,000 USD/year) via NSF and DOE grants
- Application fee
- $0 (enrolled graduate students)
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition covered by research grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 10, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Rice University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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