OpenFieldGulf Coast Hydrogen Hub & Industrial Decarbonization Research Project
Interdisciplinary clean energy project at UH Energy modeling regional hydrogen pipelines, salt cavern geological storage, and industrial carbon capture in the Houston Ship Channel.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering with 3.3+ GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Experience with process simulation (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) or reservoir modeling
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $26,000 annual research stipend sponsored by US Department of Energy (DOE) Grant
- Application fee
- $75 domestic / $140 international fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition waiver under DOE research grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Houston documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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