Brown University

PhD, Physical Sciences

Closed Jan 9, 2026

Outcome figures are institution wide, from the US Department of Education College Scorecard.

What you need to apply

GRENot required
Optional, considered if submitted
English test (TOEFL or IELTS)Required
Required for any non-native English speaker who does not have a bachelor s degree or higher from an institution where English is the sole language of instruction or from a university in the specified countries
Minimum GPANot stated
Recommendation lettersRequired
3 letters
Prior degreeRequired
Bachelor
Statement of purposeRequired

“Application Deadline January 9, 2026”

“Incoming doctoral students receive five or six years of guaranteed financial support”

“Letters of Recommendations: Three (3) letters of recommendation required.”