OpenFieldPh.D. in Physics & Quantum Information (Simons Center / BNL)
World-class doctoral program in high-energy physics, string theory, quantum chromodynamics, and condensed matter, conducted in collaboration with the Simons Center and Brookhaven National Laboratory.
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 physics or mathematics with 3.5+ GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 90+ or IELTS 7.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Physics GRE strongly recommended
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose detailing theoretical or experimental research
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters from research physicists
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full graduate research assistantships providing 100% tuition remission and $34,000 - $38,000 annual living stipends
- Application fee
- $100
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered 100% by doctoral assistantships
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 5, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Stony Brook University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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