CSU Flagship Doctoral Assistantship in Atmospheric Science & Climate Modeling

Fully funded Ph.D. research assistantship within the world-renowned Department of Atmospheric Science at Fort Collins, investigating aerosol-cloud interactions, satellite meteorology, and extreme storm 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: Bachelor or master in physics, meteorology, applied mathematics, or engineering with 3.50+ GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 85 or IELTS 7.0
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): General GRE optional
Thesis / Research statement: Statement of research interests, sample computational code or thesis excerpt, and CV
Recommendation letters: Three letters of recommendation from research mentors

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

Financial support / stipend: Annual salary stipend of $33,000, 100% tuition coverage, and comprehensive graduate health benefits
Application fee: $60 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: Fully funded doctoral appointment

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Colorado State University System documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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