OpenFieldPhD in Materials Science and Engineering at COMSET
Five-year research doctorate based at the Center for Optical Materials Science and Engineering Technologies (COMSET), developing high-power fiber lasers and infrared glasses.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- BSc or MSc in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or Ceramic Engineering with distinction
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose, resume, and official university transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: $31,500/year research stipend plus full tuition waiver and lab consumables support
- Application fee
- $90
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully covered by institutional fellowship
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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