OpenFieldPh.D. in Astronomy - Institute for Astronomy (IfA)
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa · Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Elite astrophysics doctorate offering unprecedented direct observing access to world-class observatories on Mauna Kea (Subaru, Keck, Gemini) and Pan-STARRS sky survey telescopes.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Full 5-year guarantee: $36,000/year stipend, full tuition remission, and health insurance
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship/RA
- Application Fee
- $100
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS in Physics, Astronomy, or Mathematics with GPA 3.5+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+
- Standardized Exam
- Physics GRE scores recommended
- Application Materials
- Statement of purpose detailing astronomical research
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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