OpenFieldGWPAC Gravitational Wave Astrophysics Graduate Research Fellowship
Two-year funded research fellowship at the Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astronomy Center analyzing LIGO interferometer cosmic collision data.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Science in physics, mathematics, or computer science with minimum 3.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Physics GRE optional
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of research interests in gravitational-wave detection or computational relativity
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from physics professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $24,000 annual research salary plus full CSU tuition fee waiver and national laboratory travel grants
- Application fee
- $70 Cal State Apply fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition covered
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official California State University, Fullerton (CSU Fullerton) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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