Job Description
The Ohio State University offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Astronomy, providing comprehensive financial support to all admitted students throughout their doctoral studies. This ensures that students can focus entirely on their academic and research pursuits without financial concerns.
Program Overview
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Degree: Ph.D. in Astronomy
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Institution: The Ohio State University
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Department: Department of Astronomy
The program emphasizes both observational and theoretical astrophysics, as well as astronomical instrumentation. Students engage in research projects from the onset of the program, often collaborating with multiple faculty advisors. By graduation, students typically have authored or co-authored between 8 to 15 refereed journal articles, in addition to numerous conference papers and abstracts. The department fosters a collaborative environment with a low student-to-faculty ratio, promoting close mentorship and interdisciplinary research opportunities.
Funding Package
All admitted Ph.D. students receive full financial support, which includes:
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Tuition and Fees: Full coverage.
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Stipend: Competitive annual stipend provided through Teaching Assistantships (TAs), Research Assistantships (RAs), or University Fellowships.
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Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage funded by the university.
Funding is guaranteed for the duration of the Ph.D. program, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress. Additionally, students are encouraged to apply for external fellowships, such as the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship or NASA GSRP Fellowships, to supplement their funding.
Admission Requirements
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Academic Background: A bachelor’s degree in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field.
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Application Materials:
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Online application through the OSU Graduate Admissions portal.
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Statement of purpose outlining research interests and career goals.
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Three letters of recommendation.
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Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
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Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing academic and research experiences.
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GRE scores are not required.
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TOEFL or IELTS scores for non-native English speakers.
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The admissions process is holistic, considering all aspects of an applicant’s academic and research background.
