Scholarship: Fully-funded
Degree: Bachelor, Master, Ph.D
Nationality: International Students
Location: USA
Application deadlines: Open
Scholarship Description:
The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering at Oregon State University is recruiting fully funded PhD students and postdoctoral researchers for Dr. Shuai Wu’s research group, with openings for Fall/Winter 2025 and Spring 2026 admissions.
Founded in 1868 and located in Corvallis, Oregon, Oregon State University (OSU) is a public research university classified as Carnegie R1. It is one of the few comprehensive institutions with land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant, and sun-grant designations. OSU ranked between 200-300 in the 2024 ARWU World University Rankings.
The College of Engineering, established in 1889, ranks #75 nationally (2025 U.S. News & World Report) and is the seventh largest engineering school in the U.S. by enrollment, with research funding reaching $128 million for the 2022–2023 academic year. The MIME program focuses on transformative education and cutting-edge research, fostering engineers with interdisciplinary collaboration and practical skills. Core research areas include design, manufacturing, materials, mechanics, robotics and control, and thermofluid sciences. The graduate programs rank #71 nationally (2025 U.S. News & World Report).
Available Subjects:
- Smart and Reconfigurable Materials
- Design and Manufacturing for Metamaterials
- 3D and 4D Additive Manufacturing
- Robotics for Minimally Invasive Surgeries
Eligibility criteria:
- Curiosity, broad interests, and good physical and mental health.
- Self-learning ability and motivation.
- Background in mechanics, materials, mechanical engineering, physics, or interdisciplinary fields.
- Proficient in English (listening, speaking, reading, writing) with a TOEFL score of 80 or above or an IELTS score of 6.5 or above.
- Candidates without English test scores may interview first and submit scores later, but must meet this requirement before formal admission.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should contact Professor Shuai Wu. Please use the subject line “Application – [Your Name]” and send the following to:
- Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Abstract of representative papers or thesis (if applicable).
Updated CV and transcript (in English).
Personal statement outlining research experience and interests (one page).
Information for 2-3 references.
