Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD Opportunities in Materials Engineering in United States
Phd Position in materials engineering in united states
1 position foundnewest posted
The open PhD position in materials engineering in the United States listed here is at University of South Carolina.
University of South Carolina
United States
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1 month ago
Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of South Carolina for Spring 2027 in Civil Engineering , with a strong focus on Structural Engineering , Bridge Engineering , Materials Science , FRP , and Concrete . The project is led by Dr. Fabio Matta and involves research on corrosion-free FRP-reinforced concrete bridge decks . The position is described as a PhD student / Graduate Research Assistant role and includes collaboration with Clemson University , with support from SCDOT and FHWA . Fun...
Materials Science
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
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Mohsen Taheri Andani
Texas A&M University
United States
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1 month ago
Mohsen Taheri Andani, Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, is advertising multiple fully funded PhD positions in metal additive manufacturing for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 . The research focus is centered on materials science , with particular emphasis on materials characterization and metallography . Students with a strong background in these areas are encouraged to apply. The positions are based at Texas A&M University in the United States . The post specifically notes that U.S.-based ...
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Additive Manufacturing
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1 month ago
Jue Wang
The University of Tennessee Knoxville
United States
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3 weeks ago
Jue Wang, incoming Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), is recruiting 2–3 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers for Spring/Fall 2027 . The new lab will launch in January 2027 in the Department of Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering as part of UTK’s Foundational AI cluster . Research directions include bio-inspired and soft robotics , embodied AI , reinforcement learning , physics-informed AI , mechanical intelligence , programmable shape morphing , 3D-printed sof...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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3 weeks ago
University of Maryland at College Park
United States
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1 month ago
Dr. Danghan Xie is recruiting 1–2 fully funded PhD students to join his research group in the Department of Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park. The position is aligned with research interests in geographical sciences, clean energy sources and storage, sustainable fuels, green engineering, polymer thin films, and advanced battery technologies. Funding is provided through a teaching and/or research assistantship and includes a stipend plus full tuition remission. App...
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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1 month ago
Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Missouri University of Science and Technology
United States
Research Interests
Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Electrocatalysis
Metal Chemistry
Photoelectrocatalysis
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Pennsylvania State University
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
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Spark Plasma Sintering
Micromechanics
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University of North Texas
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Science
Glass Science
Solid State Physics
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Sewanee: The University of the South
United States
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Solid State Physics
High-temperature Alloys
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University of Colorado Boulder
United States
Research Interests
Hardware Engineering
Electromagnetic
Millimeter-wave Technology
Microwave Engineering
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Stanford University
United States
Research Interests
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
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Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
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Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
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Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.