OpenFieldPh.D. in Agricultural, Biosystems and Mechanical Engineering
Cutting-edge doctoral research investigating bioprocessing engineering, autonomous agricultural machinery, bio-based polymers, and soil-water management in the Research Park.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- 3.0 undergraduate GPA and 3.25 graduate GPA in engineering or physical sciences
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE recommended
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of research interests and technical publications
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) providing full tuition remission and $28,000 annual stipend
- Application fee
- $35
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% covered by assistantship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Research Park at South Dakota State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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