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Robert W. Galvin Center for Electricity Innovation Fellowship

Doctoral research fellowship advancing smart microgrid resilience, distributed energy storage systems, and automated electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

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

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Enrolled PhD student in Electrical Engineering with min. 3.5 GPA
English language proficiency
Fluent English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Exempt
Thesis / Research statement
Research proposal on grid modernization (max 10 pages)
Recommendation letters
Galvin Center faculty endorsement

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

Financial support / stipend
$28,000 annual research stipend plus full tuition support
Application fee
$0
Tuition / joining costs
$0 (Research fellowship)

Dates and verification

Application deadline
April 1, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-16

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Illinois Institute of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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