OpenFieldPh.D. in Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization (MSEC)
Unique interdisciplinary doctoral program bridging cutting-edge materials physics with technology entrepreneurship at STAR Park, commercializing semiconductor and smart polymer discoveries.
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, engineering, chemistry, or materials science with 3.2+ GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 78+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE quantitative 155+
- Thesis / Research statement
- Commercialization and research goals statement
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Doctoral Graduate Assistantships with full tuition waiver and $32,000 stipend
- Application fee
- $50
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered by assistantship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Texas State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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