OpenFieldPhD in Materials Science & Engineering Research Assistantship
Doctoral research assistantship within the Micron Center for Materials Research investigating phase-change memory materials, thin films, and DNA nanotechnology.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- BS or MS in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with GPA >= 3.2
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE General Test recommended
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- 3 academic letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) paying $28,000 to $32,000 annual stipend plus 100% tuition coverage and health insurance
- Application fee
- $95
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 (Fully covered by research grant/fellowship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Boise State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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