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Department Chair's Master's Fellowship
This fellowship provides master of science degree candidates in the Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electrical & Systems Engineering (ESE), Energy, Environmental, & Chemical Engineering (EECE) or the Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science (MEMS) departments a financially-supported research position during their master's studies. Students from other engineering fields and STEM disciplines are also encouraged to apply.
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Department Chair's Master's Research Fellowship
Students who are accepted into this fellowship will receive financial funding and special consideration and potential expedited admissions for our PhD programs.
Application deadline: March 1
Eligible master's programs include:
- Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering
- Master of Science in Computer Engineering
- Master of Science in Computer Science
- Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering
- Master of Science in Data Analytics & Statistics
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Master of Science in Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering
- Masters of Science in Materials Science & Engineering
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Science in Systems Science & Mathematics
Benefit to students:
- Students receive full tuition remission for up to four semesters.
- Students receive competitive financial support.
- Students who complete the program can use the course credit earned and thesis to receive consideration for direct admission without application and advanced standing in a PhD program.
Program requirements:
- Students must pursue the thesis track of the applicable master of science degree program.
- Students would take at least 9 units each the fall and spring while conducting research in a lab.
- Summer coursework is not required but supported summer research is possible.
- Students will be connected directly with faculty advisers who will mentor the student’s research.
- Students are expected to choose a research adviser by the end of the first semester.
Detailed requirements for the program may vary by department
Who is eligible and how to apply?
- This fellowship is open to domestic students* at this time.
- The application deadline is March 1. Start your application
- During the application process, you will complete an essay (about 250 words) that touch on the following points:
- In which research areas are you most interested? (CSE research, EECE research, ESE research, MEMS research)
- Based on your research interests, which faculty members are you most interested in working with? (CSE faculty, EECE faculty, ESE faculty, MEMS faculty)
- What skills have you gained that will allow you to become a valued member of the faculty member's research team?
* Citizen or non-citizen national of the United States or an individual who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.