| Each
year, the ESD faculty
selects leading students from around the
globe to take part in their interdisciplinary
doctoral and Master’s programs. Applicants
should have an undergraduate
degree in engineering or applied science,
an interest in the intelligent development
of complex technological systems and excellent
academic records. Beyond education, relevant
work experience is a definite plus.
Applications
are reviewed once a year and are due by
January 10th for admission beginning the
following Fall semester. All applications
are reviewed at the same time to select
not only the best candidates, but to ensure
the selection of the most diverse cohort
possible. Diversity in the student body
is an important characteristic of the ESD
Ph.D. and S.M. programs as it helps the
development of the capability to deal with
issues worldwide.
The
Ph.D. is a full-time, residential program.
An expression of our general collective
belief is that doctoral students learn a
lot about how to think deeply about issues,
and how to do research, by sustained interaction
with their faculty and peers.
We
welcome prospective students to campus for
our open
house or by appointment.
ESD
Financial Aid
Students needing financial
assistance should request it in their
application. Typically assistance, when
available, comes in the form of graduate
assistantships, MIT fellowships or external
fellowships. Students should make every
effort to secure funding from external
sources.
For
more information on admissions go directly
to the FAQs about
Admissions to ESD’s S.M. and Ph.D.
Programs page.
October
2005
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