Northwestern University Fully Funded PhD in Electrical Engineering
PhD @Northwestern University posted 4 hours agoJob Description
Northwestern University offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Electrical Engineering through its Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) within the McCormick School of Engineering. This program provides comprehensive financial support to admitted doctoral students, enabling them to focus on their academic and research pursuits.
Program Overview
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Degree: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
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Institution: Northwestern University
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Department: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Program Structure: Full-time, research-intensive, typically completed in 4–5 years
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Research Areas:
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Solid-State Devices
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Photonics
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Image and Video Processing
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Wireless Communications
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The program emphasizes interdisciplinary training, offering a comprehensive electrical engineering curriculum and opportunities for students to engage in cutting-edge research under the mentorship of nationally and internationally renowned faculty. Students engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary research in state-of-the-art labs with faculty members in areas such as solid-state devices, photonics, image and video processing, and wireless communications. The curriculum is designed to help students solidify an in-depth background in their intended area of research while also providing a breadth of knowledge in computer engineering and related fields. Students typically complete the program in 4–5 years.
Funding Package
All admitted Ph.D. students receive comprehensive financial support, which includes:
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Tuition and Fees: Full coverage.
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Stipend: Competitive annual stipend of $45,000 for the 2024–25 academic year.
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Health Insurance: Fully subsidized health insurance coverage.
Students are fully funded by a combination of research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and fellowships.
Admission Requirements
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Academic Background: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
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Application Materials:
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Completed online application form through The Graduate School (TGS) of Northwestern University.
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Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
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Three letters of recommendation.
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Statement of purpose detailing research interests and career goals.
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Resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
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GRE scores (if required by the department).
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TOEFL or IELTS scores for non-native English speakers.
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Please note that specific requirements may vary; applicants should refer to the program’s official website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
