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Ph.D. in Wind Science and Engineering

The nation's first and preeminent doctoral program in wind science, researching tornadic vortex aerodynamics, storm shelter structural impact mechanics, and utility-scale wind farm turbulence.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: BS or MS in engineering, atmospheric science, or physics with 3.3+ GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): GRE quantitative 155+
Thesis / Research statement: Wind science statement of research
Recommendation letters: Three engineering recommendations

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

Financial support / stipend: National Wind Institute Fellowships with 100% tuition remission and $32,000 annual stipend
Application fee: $75
Tuition / joining costs: Covered by fellowship

Dates and verification

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

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