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Doctor of Philosophy in Physics and Space Sciences

Four to five-year doctoral program conducting cutting-edge dissertation research in high-energy astrophysics, solar physics, cosmic ray propagation, and magnetospheric dynamics.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Master's or strong Bachelor's degree in Physics, Astronomy, or Mathematics with high honors.
English language proficiency
TOEFL iBT 90+ or Academic IELTS 7.0+.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
GRE Physics Subject Test strongly recommended.
Thesis / Research statement
Curriculum vitae, research proposal abstract, transcripts, and list of publications.
Recommendation letters
Three letters of recommendation from physics professors.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Full doctoral graduate research assistantship covering 100% tuition and $28,000 annual stipend
Application fee
$60 application fee
Tuition / joining costs
Fully covered

Dates and verification

Application deadline
February 15, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Florida Institute of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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