United States · Fellowship · Reviewed 2026-10-16

LIGO Gravitational Wave & Syracuse Quantum Technologies Fellowship

Graduate and upper-division research fellowship working directly on optical coatings, thermal noise reduction, and cryogenic silicon suspensions for Next-Generation Gravitational Wave Detectors (Cosmic Explorer).

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled graduate or upper-division student in physics, engineering, or optics with 3.4+ GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 90+
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Gravitational wave research proposal
Recommendation letters: Two physics faculty letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $7,500 summer research stipend, cleanroom access, and LIGO interferometer collaboration travel
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Funded through Syracuse Gravitational Wave Astronomy Group Endowment

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Facts reflect official Syracuse University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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