OpenFieldPh.D. in Geology, Geological Engineering & Paleontology
Unique doctoral research leveraging the geologically rich Black Hills, Badlands, and Williston Basin for structural geology, geomechanics, paleoclimatology, and hydrogeology studies.
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 geology, geosciences, or civil engineering with 3.2+ GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE general test
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research proposal and personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- NSF and Geological Survey funded research stipends ($26,000/year) plus tuition remission
- Application fee
- $35
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered by assistantships
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official South Dakota School of Mines & Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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