This Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) award supports the development of a new multidisciplinary, multi-institutional graduate training program of education and research in Wind Energy Science, Engineering and Policy (WESEP), at Iowa State University, in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez. The purpose of this program is to provide doctoral students with multidisciplinary training in the skills required for conducting research at the disciplinary interface between engineering, atmospheric science/meteorology, agriculture/economics, and journalism/communication.
Degrees Offered:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
How long does it take to earn a degree?
- Median time to earn the doctorate: 5.3 years (Methods)
- Median time to earn the master’s: No data
ECpE Graduate Coordinator
ecpegrad@iastate.eduProgram Homepage
Application Requirements
Application Deadlines:
March 15 for Fall enrollment; October 15 for Spring enrollment
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
Admission Requirements
Graduate College Requirements:
- 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Academic Records/Transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
- Proof of English Proficiency.
Program Specific Requirements:
- GRE is optional
- Program Requires GMAT: No
- Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: Yes
International Requirements:
- Financial Statement: Application
- English Proficiency Minimum:
TOEFL Paper (PBT) 570 TOEFL Internet (iBT) 88 IELTS 6.5 PTE 59 Duolingo (approved through spring 2025) 115