OpenFieldClemson University R1 Doctoral Research Assistantship in Automotive Engineering
Prestige graduate assistantship awarded to exceptional doctoral candidates conducting research in connected vehicle infrastructure, battery management algorithms, or active suspension dynamics at CU-ICAR.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering with minimum 3.5/4.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Recommended for competitive consideration
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose outlining automotive research interests, curriculum vitae, and official transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of academic recommendation from engineering professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% fully funded: $32,000 to $36,000/year living stipend plus 100% full tuition waiver and health insurance
- Application fee
- $90
- Tuition / joining costs
- $23,000/year (fully offset by institutional graduate assistantship fee waiver)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Clemson University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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