The fellowships offers exceptional applicants with a competitive stipend along with all tuition, fees, health insurance paid. The stipend specifics are as follows.
|
Yearly Stipend |
| Year 1 |
$46,000 |
| Year 2 |
$25,000 |
| Year 3 |
$25,000 |
| Year 4* |
$25,000 |
| Year 5 |
Company Internship: $30,000-$48,000 |
| Total |
$151,000 – $169,000 |
* will be prorated based on graduation period
Acceptance Criteria:
Candidates must have the following in order to apply for this fellowship:
- A combined (quantitative=>160 + verbal) GRE score of 315 or greater and writing 4 or greater
- Undergraduate CGPA of 3.6 or greater
- Passing score on a test of the fundamentals to be administered
- Acceptable performance on scheduled interview (discussion on the previous research experience, publication, verbal and written communication skills, etc.)
Areas of Research:
Major emphasis on one of the 10 topics organized in three groups:
A. Flow, Fuels, & Combustion Group:
1- Aero & Heat Transfer
2- Combustion/Emissions
3- Alternative Fuels
4- Cycles Innovation
B. Materials, Properties & Manufacturing Group:
5- Extreme Temperature Materials
6- Mechanical Integrity
7- Design & Manufacturing
8- Composites
C. Dynamic Systems & Control Group:
9- Dynamic Integrity
10- System Dynamics, Controls & Transients
with minor emphasis on one topic from each of the other two groups.
Application:
Applications are due on January 15th, 2017. The UCF Ph.D. application fee will be paid by CATER for applicants who apply by December 15th, 2016.