University of Chicago Fully Funded PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics

PhD @University of Chicago posted 3 weeks ago

Job Description

University of Chicago offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Astronomy and Astrophysics through its Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics. This program provides comprehensive financial support to admitted Ph.D. students, including tuition waivers, stipends, and health insurance.​

Program Overview

  • Degree: Ph.D. in Astronomy and Astrophysics

  • Institution: University of Chicago

  • Department: Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics​

The program emphasizes a strong foundation in research, allowing students to engage with faculty on various projects to fulfill pre-candidacy requirements and doctoral theses. Research areas span a wide range and are enhanced by connections to the Enrico Fermi Institute, the Departments of Physics and the Geophysical Sciences, and the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics at the University of Chicago. The university’s partnerships with premier facilities, including Argonne National Laboratory and Fermilab, provide additional research opportunities.​

Funding Package

All admitted Ph.D. students receive comprehensive financial support, which includes:​

  • Tuition and Fees: Full coverage.

  • Stipend: An annual stipend provided through a combination of university and departmental fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships.

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage funded by the university.

Students are also encouraged to seek out external fellowships, as these provide both financial support and the flexibility to focus on individual research goals. A two-quarter practicum as a teaching assistant is required of all graduate students, typically in the first year of study. Teaching assignments include instructing lab sections for non-science majors and collaborative teaching with faculty instructors of lecture courses in the Major in Astrophysics program.​

Admission Requirements

  • Academic Background: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in astronomy, physics, or a related field.

  • Application Materials:

    • Online application through the University of Chicago’s admissions portal.

    • Statement of purpose outlining research interests and career goals.

    • Three letters of recommendation.

    • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.

    • Resume or curriculum vitae (CV).

    • TOEFL or IELTS scores for non-native English speakers.​

GRE scores are not required for admission.

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