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PhD in Physics & Biological Soft Matter

Five-year doctoral program at the NSF-funded Brandeis Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), modeling active matter, self-assembling protein polymers, and non-equilibrium statistical mechanics.

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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, Applied Mathematics, or Chemistry with strong foundational quantum and statistical mechanics
English language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Optional
Thesis / Research statement: Statement of purpose, resume, and transcript of records
Recommendation letters: Three letters of academic recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Fully funded: $42,800/year stipend guaranteed through research and teaching assistantships
Application fee: $85
Tuition / joining costs: Fully covered by institutional fellowship grant

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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