Department Chair's Master's Fellowship

This fellowship provides Master of Science degree candidates a financially supported research position during their master's studies.  Students from other engineering fields and STEM disciplines are also encouraged to apply. Students who are accepted into this fellowship will receive financial funding and special consideration and potential expedited admissions for our PhD programs.

Eligible master's programs include:

• Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering
• Master of Science in Biomedical 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
• Master of Science in Imaging Science
• 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.
• Start your application and submit by the application deadline.
• During the application process, you will upload an essay (about 250 words) that touch on the following points:
  
  1. In which research areas are you most interested?
  2. Based on your research interests, which faculty members are you most interested in working with?
  3. 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.