Graduate Studies

The Institute for Shock Physics is a multidisciplinary research organization within the College of Sciences with faculty participants from the Colleges of Sciences and  Engineering and Architecture. Students from various academic departments can carry out research projects for M.S. and/or Ph.D. degrees at the Institute. Although the majority of the students have been affiliated with the Department of Physics and Astronomy, students from other departments, such as Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science, have also participated in shock wave research.

The active involvement of the faculty in research, extensive experimental facilities, hands-on experience, and access to the DOE / NNSA National Laboratories (Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos, and Sandia) provide a unique opportunity to graduate students in the physical sciences and engineering.  

The close working relationships between graduate students and senior researchers allow mentoring and professional acquaintances that will grow beyond that of the typical classroom environment, which culminates into a mutually satisfying experience. Washington State University graduates in this field have moved on to successful professional careers.

Financial support for outstanding graduate students is available through either Research Assistantships or the ISP Graduate Scholar Award.  Required qualifications include an interest in ISP research activties, an excellent academic record, and admission to a graduate program at WSU in the physical sciences or engineering. 

RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS

• Annual Stipend
• Waiver of Tuition
• Health Insurance
  

ISP GRADUATE SCHOLAR AWARDS
(U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for this award.)

• $23,000 Annual Stipend
• Waiver of Tuition
• Health Insurance

Each initial award will be for one year (two academic semesters, plus summer) with annual renewals for students making satisfactory progress. Normally, the total duration of each award will be for a maximum of 5 years.  There are no teaching responsibilities associated with these awards. 

Applicants interested in being considered for a Research Assistantship or the ISP Graduate Scholar Award should contact the Institute for Shock Physics. Please fill out the form below and email it to shock@wsu.edu.  This form indicates your interest in being considered for the ISP Graduate Scholar Award. 

ISP Graduate Scholar Award Form

If you have questions about the admission process to an academic department on campus, we will be able to assist you.  Please see contact information below.

Contact Information
For more information about the Institute for Shock Physics email us at shock@wsu.edu or write to:

      Institute for Shock Physics
      PO Box 642816
      Washington State University
      Pullman, WA 99164-2816
      U.S.A.

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