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MS or PhDInstitutionAdvisorContact InfoAdvisor websiteDept/Program WebsiteTopic Area
Does program require standardized tests?
Does program "guarantee*" funding (to students in "good standing") and if so for how many years? *This is not a promise of funding if you are admitted (read your offer letter carefully)
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PhDPurdue UniversityCauê Borlinacborlina@purdue.educaueborlina.comEarth, Atmospheric, and Planetary SciencesPlanetary Science, Paleomagnetism, Planetary Formation and Evolution, HabitabilityTOEFL
Yes, 4 hrs at least
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MSUniversity of GeorgiaChristian Klimczakklimczak@uga.eduhttps://cptatuga.github.io/https://geology.uga.edu/Structural Geology, Planetary Tectonicsno
4 semesters on RA, summer not included
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PhDUniversity of ArizonaDr. Ananya Mallikmallika@arizona.eduananyamallik.squarespace.comgeo.arizona.eduPetrology
GRE - No, TOEFL for international students - Yes
Yes, 4 years
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PhDUT San AntonioXinting Yuxinting.yu@utsa.eduWww.xintingyu.comhttps://sciences.utsa.edu/physics-astronomy/Planetary Atmospheres, Laboratory Experiments, Planetary Materials, ExoplanetsTOEFLYes, 5 years
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MSThe University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)Dr. Kaushik Mitrakaushik.mitra@utsa.edumitrakaushik.comhttps://sciences.utsa.edu/eps/programs.htmlPlanetary Geochemistry; Mars; ExperimentsTOEFL required; GRE waived
3 (RA from PI funds) + 1 (TA)
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PhDMax Planck Institute for Solar System ResearchJoanna Drazkowskadrazkowska@mps.mpg.dehttps://www2.mps.mpg.de/homes/drazkowska/https://www.mps.mpg.de/phd/applynowPlanet formation theory, Computational astrophysics
No, but it is recommended for candidates who have obtained their Master's degree at a university outside of the European ECTS area
yes, 3.5 years work contract including social benefits
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PhDUniversity of New South Wales (Sydney)Ben Montetb.montet@unsw.edu.aubenmontet.github.io
https://www.unsw.edu.au/science/our-schools/physics/our-research/research-areas/astrophysics
Exoplanets and StarsNoYes; 3.5 years
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PhDPurdue UniversityKelsey Prisselkprissel@purdue.eduhttps://www.eaps.purdue.edu/people/profile/kprissel.htmlhttps://www.eaps.purdue.edu/research/planetary-science/index.htmlPetrology
TOEFL, see: https://www.eaps.purdue.edu/for_students/graduate/grad_admissions.html
Yes, at least 4 years
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bothPurdue UniversityTabb Prisseltprissel@purdue.edutabbprissel.weebly.comhttps://www.eaps.purdue.edu/Igneous Petrology, Moon
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test is not required by the Purdue EAPS Department, but will be viewed if submitted. Purdue University's code is 1631.
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PhDRutgers UniversityShaunna Morrisons.morrison@rutgers.eduhttps://sites.google.com/view/smmorrisonhttps://eps.rutgers.edu/Mineralogy, data science, planetary science
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BothThe University of Western OntarioCatherine Neishcneish@uwo.cahttps://planetneish.ca/https://space.uwo.ca/training/collaborative-specialization/index.htmlPlanetary GeologyNo
Yes - 2 years funding for MSc, 4 years funding for PhD
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PhDUniversity of HawaiiMatt Sieglermsiegler@hawaii.eduhttps://matthewasiegler.wixsite.com/mattsieglerhttps://www.higp.hawaii.edu/index.php/people/matt-siegler/Thermal, microwave, measurements and modeling. Solar system ices, lunar, Mars, MercuryNolikely 3?
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PhDUniversity of RochesterMiki Nakajimamnakajima@rochester.eduhttps://www.mikinakajima.com/https://www.sas.rochester.edu/ees/Planetary formation, evolution, impacts, exoplanets, exomoons, meteorite, shock experiments
No GRE requirement, some English tests are required for international candidates
The department provides a TA position, which can cover ~0.5-1 year of your stipend. My research grants will cover the rest of your PhD program.
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PhDMichigan State University Adina Feinstein adina@msu.eduhttps://adina.feinste.inhttps://astro.natsci.msu.edu/the evolution of exoplanet atmospheres + multi-wavelength observations of stellar flares
The GRE and PGRE are not accepted. If English is not your first language and you did not receive your bachelor's degree in the US, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in English via the TOEFL exam or equivalent.
Guaranteed for 5 years
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PhDStanfordLaura Schaeferlkschaef@stanford.eduhttps://planets.stanford.edu/https://epsci.stanford.edu/atmosphere formation modeling, exoplanets + solar systemno5 years
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PhDUniversity of Southern QueenslandGeorge Zhougeorge.zhou@unisq.edu.auhttps://georgezhouastro.com/
https://www.unisq.edu.au/research/institutes-centres/iaess/centre-for-astrophysics
The atmospheric evolution of planets around young stars3.5
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Michigan State UniversityDarryl Seligmandarrylseligman@gmail.comhttps://www.darrylseligman.comhttps://astro.natsci.msu.edu/graduate/index.aspxPlanetary Science/ExoplanetsNo and they are not considered if submitted
Yes, we guarantee 5 years of funding to all admitted students as long as they meet standard milestones.
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PhDMichigan State UniversityJoey Rodriguezjrod@msu.eduhttps://sites.google.com/site/josepherodriguezjr/https://astro.natsci.msu.edu/Observational ExoplanetsNoYes, 5 years
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PhDMichigan State UniversitySeth Jacobsonseth@msu.eduwww.sethajacobson.comhttps://pa.msu.edu/Planet formation and computational astrophysicsNo5 years
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BothUniversity of Canterbury, New ZealandMichele Bannistermichele.bannister@canterbury.ac.nz
https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/research/about-uc-research/research-groups-and-centres/planetary-group
https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/research/doing-research-at-uc/become-a-research-student
Planetary astronomy, interstellar objectsNoNo
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BothUniversity of Toronto Hanno Reinhanno.rein@utoronto.cahanno-rein.dehttps://www.astro.utoronto.ca/Dynamics, n-body, numerical method, mathematical physicsOptional5 years
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PhDUniversity of California, RiversideStephen Kaneskane@ucr.eduhttp://stephenkane.net/https://epsci.ucr.edu/Planetary habitability, solar system observations, Venus, orbital dynamicsNo
Yes, at least 3 years.
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PhDUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignJiayin Dongjdong14@illinois.eduhttps://jiayindong.github.io/https://astro.illinois.edu/Exoplanets
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PhDPurdueBriony Horganbriony@purdue.eduhttps://www.eaps.purdue.edu/horgan/index.htmlhttps://www.eaps.purdue.edu/index.htmlRemote sensing and field analog studies of Mars and the Moon
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PhDRice UniversityKirsten Siebachksiebach@rice.eduhttps://kirstensiebach.com/https://eeps.rice.edu/graduate/phd-programMars, rover science, sedimentology, geochemistry
GRE optional, TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo required, Rice University code is 6609
Yes, 5 years
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PhDUniversity of VirginiaYifan Zhouyzhou@virginia.eduhttps://yifanzhou.spacehttps://astronomy.as.virginia.eduPlanetary atmosphere; planet formation.NoYes, 5 years.
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PhDUniversity of VirginiaAjay Limayeajay@virginia.eduajaylimaye.comevsc.as.virginia.edu Planetary surfacesNoYes, 5 years
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bothUniversity of AlabamaSam Grunblattsgrunblatt@ua.eduskgrunblatt.github.iophysics.ua.eduObservational exoplanet science, planetary system evolution, asteroseismology, galactic archaeology
GRE not required, TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo score required for int'l students without a degree or residence in a recognized English-speaking country
Yes, 6 years
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PhDNorthern Arizona UniversityWill Grundyw.grundy@lowell.eduhttps://sites.google.com/lowell.edu/astrophysical-materials-labhttps://nau.edu/astronomy-and-planetary-science/low temperature ices and fluids in outer solar systemno
Students in the program typically receive full-tuition waivers, a stipend as either a graduate teaching assistant or a graduate research assistant, and health insurance
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PhDGeorgia Institute of TechnologyIndujaa Ganeshindujaa@gatech.eduhttps://radar.eas.gatech.edu/https://eas.gatech.edu/Radar geophysics and remote sensing, volcanology
The GRE not required. TOEFL or IELTS required if the applicant is not a citizen of one of the countries listed here: https://grad.gatech.edu/english-proficiency/exemptions
5 years; typically through some combination of teaching and research assistantships funded by the department or faculty research grants, respectively.
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BothYork UniversityJohn Mooresjmoores@yorku.cawww.johnemoores.com
https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/programs/earth-and-space-science & https://www.yorku.ca/gradstudies/physics-astronomy/
Planetary Science/Planetary Atmospheres/AstrobiologyNo
Yes, 2 years for MSc, 4 years for PhD
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PhDRutgers UniversityLujendra Ojhaluju.ojha@rutgers.eduwww.lujendraojha.comhttps://eps.rutgers.edu/Mars, Icy Moons, Exo-planets, Geophysics, Spectroscopy, GeomorphologyNo5 years
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PhDNorthern Arizona UniversityDiego Muñozdiego.munoz@nau.eduhttps://djmunoz.github.iohttps://nau.edu/astronomy-and-planetary-science/Planetary astrophysics, theory, planet formation and dynamicsNo6
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PhDStanford UniversityAnton Ermakovaie@stanford.eduplanetarygeodesy.comaa.stanford.eduplanetary geophysics, planetary geodesy, remote sensing, photometry, instrument buildingno
yes, over the entire program
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PhDUniversity of ChicagoEdwin Kitekite@uchicago.edusseh.uchicago.edugeosci.uchicago.eduMars terraforming, Early Mars (climate modeling, data analysis, rover operations), Sub-Neptunes, rocky exoplanetsNoYes, 5 years
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PhDUniversity of Western OntarioP. Brownpbrown@uwo.cahttps://aquarid.physics.uwo.ca/~pbrown/https://physics.uwo.ca/Meteoroid, meteor, bolideN0Yes - four years
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PhDUniversity of IowaValerie Payrévalerie-payre@uiowa.eduhttps://valeriepayre.weebly.com/https://clas.uiowa.edu/ees/Planetary GeologyNo
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PhDUniversity of MarylandChristine Hartzellhartzell@umd.eduhartzell.umd.eduaero.umd.eduasteroids and the Moon, granular materials
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PhDPurdue UniversityBrandon Johnsonbcjohnson@purdue.eduhttps://brandoncjohnson.com/https://www.eaps.purdue.edu/index.htmlImpact cratering on ocean worlds, impact ejection of martian meteorites, impacts and the origins of lifeNo
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PhDThe University of Texas at AustinTim Goudgetgoudge@jsg.utexas.eduhttps://www.jsg.utexas.edu/goudge/https://www.jsg.utexas.edu/education/graduate/admissions/Studies of surface processes across planetary bodies; use of drone-collected topography to characterize active sedimentary environments on Earth; landscape evolution on Mars.No GRE, TOEFL for international applicants.
Yes, 5 years for PhD (excludes summers)
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PhDRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteMatt Wellerwellem@rpi.edumbweller.comhttps://earth.rpi.edu/Planetary science, Geophysics, Tectonics, Geodynamics, Exoplanets, Habitability Optional
Yes. Students admitted are supported unitl completion
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PhDUniversity of Aberdeen, UKRoland Youngroland.young@abdn.ac.ukhttps://www.abdn.ac.uk/people/roland.younghttps://www.abdn.ac.uk/ncs/departments/physics/index.phpPlanetary atmospheres, particularly climate modelling, data assimilation, Mars, giant planets
For English language requirements, see https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/requirements-pg-266.php
No
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MS or PhDAustralian National UniversityFrank MillsFrank.Mills@anu.edu.auhttps://researchportalplus.anu.edu.au/en/persons/frank-millshttps://fennerschool.anu.edu.au/Planetary atmospheric chemistry (Venus, Earth, Mars, Terrestrial-like Exoplanets), Earth climate
TOEFL for students from non-English language background, Must have completed substantive research project (e.g., Senior thesis, Honours, or Masters)
Australian PhD students can compete for funding. International (non-Australian) PhD students need external funding. No funding for MS students.
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MS or PhDStony Brook UniversityDeanne Rogersdeanne.rogers@gmail.comhttps://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/geosciences/people/_faculty/rogers.phphttps://www.stonybrook.edu/geosciences/Mars remote sensingno
yes, 2 years MS or 5 years PhD
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PhDStevens Institute of TechnologyJason Rabinovitchjrabinov@stevens.eduhttps://www.stevens.edu/profile/jrabinov
https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/departments/mechanical-engineering
Enceladus Plume Modeling, Cryovolcanism, Compressible Flow, Modeling, CFDTOEFL (if English is not your first language)Entire PhD
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PhDCornell UniversityAlex Hayeshayes@astro.cornell.eduhttps://hayesresearchgroup.com/https://astro.cornell.edu/Planetary Science (Radar Remote Sensing)TOEFL for foreign applicants
Funding guaranteed for 6 years
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