GFDI: PhD
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Associated Departments
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Geophysical fluid dynamics is an interdisciplinary field of study
whose primary goal is enhanced understanding of flows associated with this and
possibly other planets. Examples of such flows are found in Meteorology the fluid being
air, in Oceanography the fluid being water, in the Earth's interior the fluid being
molten material or groundwater. Consequently, this discipline combines elements from
the departments listed to produce a unique degree.
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The graduate program in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics differs from
regular departmental offerings in the earth sciences by its
emphasis on the fundamentals of mathematics, physics, fluid
dynamics, and computational sciences and de-emphasis on
descriptive material from one discipline. This body of knowledge
is needed for the student to tackle a given research problem of
his choice in a particular field of geophysical flow research. The
prospective student in the Ph.D. program in Geophysical Fluid
Dynamics, in cooperation with his advisor and his Ph. D.
Committee, selects a number of courses from the various allied
departments, making the program very flexible.
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2004 Graduate Student Costs and Aid at Major Universities*
| School |
Tuition & Fees |
Expenses |
Total |
Tuition Waiver? |
Other Aid |
After Expenses |
Normalized |
Rate |
| GA Inst. of Tech. |
16,268 |
8,650 |
24,918 |
yes |
20,000 |
11,350 |
11,094 |
103% |
| FSU/GFDI |
15,554 |
7,933 |
23,487 |
yes |
16,000 |
8,067 |
8,067 |
100% |
| U. Virginia |
22,890 |
8,875 |
31,765 |
yes |
15,120 |
6,245 |
5,358 |
110% |
| Colorado State |
14,967 |
9,645 |
24,612 |
yes |
22,302 |
12,657 |
12,175 |
105% |
| SUNY Albany |
21,871 |
5,247 |
27,118 |
yes |
9,000 |
3,753 |
4,540 |
85% |
| UCLA |
22,983 |
12,297 |
35,280 |
partial |
14,357 |
2,060 |
-399 |
120% |
| U. Washington |
16,939 |
8,380 |
25,319 |
partial |
17,340 |
8,960 |
7,116 |
122% |
| U. C. Berkeley |
14,210 |
6,832 |
21,042 |
partial |
28,668 |
21,836 |
19,376 |
136% |
| U. Chicago |
28,689 |
10,157 |
38,846 |
yes |
14,076 |
3,910 |
-1,464 |
153% |
| U. Oregon |
13,689 |
10,030 |
23,719 |
yes |
13,000 |
2,970 |
2,368 |
106% |
| MIT/WHOI |
29,600 |
12,000 |
41,600 |
yes |
18,270 |
17,070 |
2,310 |
133% |
*For a period of 3 semesters or one calendar year, based on information given by Universities' webpages. The 7th column gives the amount of financial-aid money a student might have left after expected expenses; negative numbers indicate amounts owed. The 8th column gives this amount adjusted for the differing purchasing power of currency in different parts of the United States. This "inflation" rate is given in the last column, and was derived from information given by various online cost-of-living calulators, such as from MonsterMoving.com or Homefair.com.
How to Apply to the GFD Ph. D. Program
It's easy to apply. Just follow the instructions below. You
might want to print out this page first, and check each step off as you complete it.
(You will need
Adobe Acrobat Reader
to view, edit, and print the application forms. If your
computer is not compatible with this program you can email or
write to request paper copies of the forms.)
First, Apply for Assistantship at GFDI.
- Download the GFD Ph.D. Program's
Application for Graduate Assistantship.
- Fill it out. Edit the pdf file on screen, or print the
form and neatly type or write your responses.
- Send it. You can send the edited pdf file as an email attachment
or you can send a printed copy by regular mail.
- Ask 3 people who are acquainted with your academic and
professional background to write letters of recommendation for
you, and send them by regular mail to GFDI.
Second, Apply to FSU's Graduate School.
For more informatin check out:
Then go through the following steps:
- If you are a United States Citizen, download the FSU Graduate School
Admission
Application . (You may want to download the
Informational Brochure also.)
OR
If you are an International Student, download the FSU Graduate School
International Application for Admission and the
Certification of Financial Responsibility. (You may want to download the
Informational Brochure for International Students also.)
- Print these forms and fill them out. Remember to include
copies of supporting documentation, such as test scores, grade
transcripts, identification papers, and so on.
- Send the completed forms and supporting documentation by
regular mail to FSU's Office of Admissions(address), along with your
application fee or fee waiver. You might also wish to include a
self-addressed stamped postcard that the Admissions Office
can return to you to let you know your application has been
received.
You have applied to the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Ph.D.
Program at Florida State University! You will be notified as soon
as possible if your application is accepted.
Questions?
Email or
write
(Attn: Ph.D Program) for more information.