PhD Fellowships in Civil Engineering: Climate Adaptation and Energy Sustainability
Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Program | US Department of Education
Program Overview
The Department of Civil Engineering at Stony Brook University has been awarded a $1,028,394 grant from the US Department of Education's Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) program, complemented by a 25% institutional match from Stony Brook University.
This prestigious fellowship program supports 7 doctoral fellows pursuing advanced degrees focused on solving national challenges in climate adaptation and energy sustainability. Based at New York State's #1 public university, GAANN fellows receive comprehensive financial backing, rigorous technical training, supervised teaching practice, and structured professional development designed to launch successful careers in academia and research.
- Full Stipend & Tuition: Complete financial support covering doctoral tuition and living stipends.
- Health & Fee Support: Coverage for university fees and graduate health insurance.
- Comprehensive Training: Supervised teaching experience, research communication training, and undergraduate
mentorship opportunities.
- Career Preparation: Dedicated mentoring and professional development tailored for academic, national laboratory,
and industry research careers.
Fellows will conduct cutting-edge research across four core technical tracks:
- Coastal and Hydraulic Engineering: Coastal dynamics, wave action, sediment transport, and resilient shorefront infrastructure.
- Renewable and Marine Energy: Offshore wind, marine hydrokinetic systems, and sustainable energy generation.
- Smart Infrastructure & AI: Machine learning applications, structural health monitoring, sensing technologies,
and intelligent civil systems.
- Environmental & Geosystems Engineering: Geo-environmental sustainability, advanced subsurface modeling, and eco-friendly geotechnical
infrastructure.
- Advanced PhD training within the Department of Civil Engineering
- Interdisciplinary focus on climate adaptation and sustainable energy infrastructure.
- Supervised university-level teaching experience and teaching methodology instruction.
- Mentorship opportunities in undergraduate research and educational outreach.
- Placement within an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive graduate community.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Citizenship: US Citizen, US National, or Permanent Resident
- Financial Need: Demonstrated financial need as determined through the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Academic Excellence: A superior academic record and strong foundational preparation in engineering or a
closely related STEM discipline.
- Project Director: Ali Farhadzadeh
- Faculty Mentors:
- Full Stipend & Tuition: Complete financial support covering doctoral tuition and living stipends.
- Health & Fee Support: Coverage for university fees and graduate health insurance.
- Comprehensive Training: Supervised teaching experience, research communication training, and undergraduate mentorship opportunities.
- Career Preparation: Dedicated mentoring and professional development tailored for academic, national laboratory, and industry research careers.
Fellows will conduct cutting-edge research across four core technical tracks:
- Coastal and Hydraulic Engineering: Coastal dynamics, wave action, sediment transport, and resilient shorefront infrastructure.
- Renewable and Marine Energy: Offshore wind, marine hydrokinetic systems, and sustainable energy generation.
- Smart Infrastructure & AI: Machine learning applications, structural health monitoring, sensing technologies, and intelligent civil systems.
- Environmental & Geosystems Engineering: Geo-environmental sustainability, advanced subsurface modeling, and eco-friendly geotechnical infrastructure.
- Advanced PhD training within the Department of Civil Engineering
- Interdisciplinary focus on climate adaptation and sustainable energy infrastructure.
- Supervised university-level teaching experience and teaching methodology instruction.
- Mentorship opportunities in undergraduate research and educational outreach.
- Placement within an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive graduate community.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Citizenship: US Citizen, US National, or Permanent Resident
- Financial Need: Demonstrated financial need as determined through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Academic Excellence: A superior academic record and strong foundational preparation in engineering or a closely related STEM discipline.
- Project Director: Ali Farhadzadeh
- Faculty Mentors:
How to Apply and Contact Information
We are actively recruiting 7 GAANN Fellows. Prospective graduate students interested in pursuing doctoral research in climate adaptation and energy sustainability are encouraged to reach out.
For inquiries regarding the fellowship program, application procedures, or research alignment, please contact:
Ali Farhadzadeh
Project Director, GAANN Fellowship Program
Department of Civil Engineering, Stony Brook University