5-Year PhD Funding Guarantee
The Grainger Engineering Ph.D. Commitment
The Grainger College of Engineering Graduate Programs is preparing future leaders in industry, research, and academia--leaders who will be recognized for their advanced technical knowledge, experience in scientific research or industrial innovation, and equipped with the skills to elevate society.
Aerospace engineering Ph.D. students are vital to this mission. Their creativity fuels an engine of scientific discovery to create wonder.
Grainger Engineering aerospace engineering Ph.D. students in their first five years of enrollment are guaranteed a funded appointment for fall and spring that includes a full tuition waiver, a partial fee waiver, and a stipend. Students are also eligible for summer support.
Students must remain in Good Academic Standing (see the Graduate College Handbook, Part I, Chapter 3.2) and successfully perform the duties of their assistantships.