OpenFieldCornell PhD in Applied Physics & Synchrotron Radiation (100% Fully Funded)
World-class doctoral research at the intersection of fundamental physics and applied technology, utilizing the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) and the Kavli Institute at Cornell for Nanoscale Science.
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 degree in physics, applied physics, materials science, or electrical engineering (minimum 3.6 GPA).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE Physics subject test recommended.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate laboratory research in optics, condensed matter, or quantum materials.
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% Fully funded: $45,500 annual stipend, complete tuition coverage, and Cornell health insurance
- Application fee
- $105 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition waiver included with doctoral assistantship.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Fall 2027 admission)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Cornell University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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