OpenFieldYale PhD in Applied Physics & Quantum Information (100% Fully Funded)
Five-year doctoral program at the Yale Quantum Institute (YQI), internationally famous as the birthplace of circuit quantum electrodynamics (cQED) and superconducting qubits.
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 in Physics, Applied Physics, or Electrical Engineering with superior GPA (typically 3.8+ / 4.0).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 8.0 or TOEFL iBT 105.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE General and Physics Subject tests are optional.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated research excellence through publications, laboratory experiments, or thesis work.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: 5-year package including 100% tuition waiver, full health insurance, and annual living stipend of USD $48,500/year
- Application fee
- USD $105 application fee (waivers readily available)
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% tuition waived ($51,000/year value) for all doctoral scholars.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Priority PhD admission deadline for Fall intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Yale University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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