OpenFieldPh.D. in Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS)
World-class doctoral program in oceanography, atmospheric chemistry, climate modeling, and coastal fisheries utilizing Stony Brook's marine research fleet and supercomputing clusters.
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 atmospheric sciences, oceanography, physics, or biology with 3.3+ GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 90+ or IELTS 7.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE scores accepted
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research statement and CV
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- SoMAS Research Assistantships providing full tuition waiver and $31,000 annual stipend
- Application fee
- $100
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered by assistantships
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 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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