OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (Advanced Autonomous Systems)
Cutting-edge research in autonomous vehicle guidance, hypersonics, multi-functional composite nanomaterials, and robotics control systems.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- BS or MS in mechanical or aerospace engineering with min. 3.2 GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Quantitative >= 155
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of mechanical research interests
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- NSF and DoD Engineering Fellowships providing full tuition and $28,000 annual stipend
- Application fee
- $60
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 (Doctoral fellow funded)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official North Carolina A&T State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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