Atmospheric Science, Ph.D. | Colorado State University | Fort Collins, United States
36 months
Duration
31766 USD/year
31766 USD/year
15568 USD/year
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About

The department offers an Atmospheric Science Ph.D. program at Colorado State University for students who want to obtain the highest academic degree available in the field of atmospheric science. 

Overview

Key Features

Students who earn an Atmospheric Science Ph.D. program at Colorado State University must demonstrate significant intellectual achievement, high scholarly ability, and a great breadth of knowledge. Successful students in the Ph.D. program demonstrate the following:

  • Deep knowledge in multiple areas in atmospheric science achieved through elective courses and weekly colloquia.
  • Skillful ability to formulate a science problem, review literature, propose an experiment, and analyze data at a level appropriate for academic or professional success. This ability is assessed through a three-part PhD Preliminary Examination (research prospectus, written exam related to the research/prospectus, and an oral exam by the PhD Committee).
  • Proficiency in (1) written communication through a dissertation and peer-reviewed research articles and (2) oral communication through presentations at professional conferences/meetings.
  • For students interested in gaining teaching experience, acquire basic training in teaching through teaching assistantships and other opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Aerosol science
  • Air quality
  • Atmospheric chemistry
  • Atmospheric radiation
  • Atmospheric transport processes
  • Climate change
  • Climate dynamics
  • Climate futures and sustainability
  • Climate and societal dynamics
  • Cloud dynamics
  • Cloud and precipitation physics

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

While applications are accepted at any time throughout the year, prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply by January 1 for fall.

Credits

80 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Successful completion of an M.S. degree with thesis in atmospheric science or related field with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
  • Demonstration of basic principles of atmospheric science and aptitude for research

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    31766 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 31766 USD per year during 36 months.
  • National

    31766 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 31766 USD per year during 36 months.
  • In-State

    15568 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 15568 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Fort Collins

1210 - 1800 USD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Atmospheric Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

United States / Merit-based
Scholarships For International Students
2000 USD
Grant
15 Dec 2022
Deadline

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, United States
United States
Bonita Jean Olson Memorial Scholarship
3000 USD
Grant
12 Oct 2022
Deadline

Women in Aviation International (WAI)
226 countries / Need-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Various benefits
Grant
31 Oct 2022
Deadline

Leopold Figl Foundation
2 countries / Merit-based
Graduate Education Scholarships (Both Directions)
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline

American Australian Association (AAA)
United States / Merit-based
Yukiko Howell Memorial S.T.E.M. Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
12 Oct 2022
Deadline

Women in Aviation International (WAI)
3 countries / Merit-based
Postdocs in STEM Scholarship
63000 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

Zuckerman Scholars
United States
Diasporans Africa Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
14 Mar 2023
Deadline

Diasporans 
United States / Merit-based
Everyone Can Learn Python Scholarship
5000 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

DataCamp
United States / Merit-based
Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund
5000 USD
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Blumenthal Performing Arts
2 countries
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
12500 USD
Grant
15 Mar 2023
Deadline

The International Peace Scholarship Fund
United States / Merit-based
OAS – The New School
4000 USD
Grant
04 Jan 2023
Deadline

The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
United States
Aurora Indigenous Education Scholarship
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline

American Australian Association (AAA)
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
2 countries
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
1000 USD
Grant
28 Jun 2023
Deadline

Nora's Nursery
United States / Merit-based
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
1250 USD
Grant
14 Oct 2023
Deadline

SHAPE America
United States
Marshall Scholarships
38000 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

The Association of Commonwealth Universities
United States
Students with Disabilities Scholarship
5000 USD
Grant
03 Aug 2023
Deadline

The Platta Law Firm
United States
John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund
5000 USD
Grant
30 Jan 2024
Deadline

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
2 countries / Merit-based
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline

American Australian Association (AAA)
2 countries / Merit-based
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline

American Australian Association (AAA)
United States / Need-based
Google Scholarships in USA
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Google
United States
Zuckerman Israeli Postdoctoral Scholars Program
25000 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

Zuckerman Scholars
United States / Need-based
1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund
1000 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
United States / Merit-based
Workpuls Scholarship
2500 USD
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline

Insightful
United States
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
2000 USD
Grant
02 Apr 2023
Deadline

SETC
United States / Merit-based
Zolve Global Scholarship
5000 USD
Grant
14 Jun 2023
Deadline

Zolve
18 countries / Merit-based
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Various benefits
Grant
31 Mar 2022
Deadline

Aga Khan Foundation
United States
Knight Hennessy Scholarship Program
Various benefits
Grant
12 Oct 2022
Deadline

Knight Hennessy Scholarship
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
United States / Need-based
CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
09 Oct 2023
Deadline

CouponBirds
United States / Merit-based
The Lowther | Walker Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Jun 2023
Deadline

Lowther-Walker
United States
Support Creativity Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Apr 2023
Deadline

Support Creativity
Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Sambla
Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

iVisa
Worldwide
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
29 Jun 2023
Deadline

IvyPanda
Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

IELTS from 6 to 9
Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Anonymous Hope Fund

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