OpenFieldColumbia SEAS Dean's Fellowship & Doctoral Research Assistantships
Prestigious fellowship awarded by the Fu Foundation School of Engineering to top incoming doctoral researchers across mechanical, biomedical, electrical, and chemical engineering.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Outstanding academic performance in undergraduate engineering or physical sciences (top 5% of graduating class).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional/not required by most engineering departments.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Clear statement of research purpose and laboratory achievements.
- Recommendation letters
- Three confidential academic evaluations.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Guaranteed 5-year financial package providing full tuition, medical insurance, and living stipend ($46,000/year)
- Application fee
- USD $120 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition coverage throughout doctoral candidacy.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Doctoral application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Columbia University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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