Two Fully Funded PhD Positions in Electric Energy Systems at SDSU-UC San Diego Fall 2027

About the Position

Two fully funded PhD positions in Electric Energy Systems through the SDSU-UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program combining AI cybersecurity power systems and power electronics.

Opportunity	Two Fully Funded PhD Positions in Electric Energy Systems at SDSU-UC San Diego Fall 2027
Host	San Diego State University
Location	San Diego, United States
Study Level	PhD
Funding	Fully Funded
Stipend	Fully funded tuition plus salary support
Application Deadline	Check official page
Apply	Official application page ↗

Basic Information

• Full Programme Name: SDSU-UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Engineering Science (Electric Energy Systems)
• Host Institutions: San Diego State University & University of California San Diego
• Location: California USA
• Positions: 2 fully funded PhD positions
• Intake: Fall 2027
• Duration: 4-5 years
• Funding Type: Fully Funded
• Application Window: 1 October 2026 - 1 December 2026
• Eligibility: Open to international students

About the Programme

The Joint Doctoral Program (JDP) in Engineering Science with focus on Electric Energy Systems offers 2 fully funded PhD positions through the SDSU-UCSD partnership. The programme combines AI cybersecurity power systems power electronics and control for advanced energy research.

Key Research Areas

• Power systems engineering
• Energy technologies and smart grid
• Cyber-physical security for energy infrastructure
• Power electronics and control
• Signal processing for energy applications
• Renewable energy integration
• Machine learning for power systems

Eligibility and Requirements

• Strong background in electrical engineering computer engineering control or signal processing
• Master's degree preferred (or exceptional Bachelor's)
• Must submit complete applications to BOTH SDSU and UCSD systems
• Applications only accepted during October 1 - December 1 2026 window
• Spring Summer and Winter admissions NOT offered

Funding Details

• Fully funded (tuition + salary support)
• Joint PhD awarded by both SDSU and UCSD
• Access to research facilities at both universities
• Industry partnerships with utilities national labs and technology companies

Contact

Questions about this position, eligibility or the application process should be raised through the contact channel given on the official announcement page (see the Official Link section above). Always quote the position reference in your message so the admissions or HR team can route your enquiry quickly.

Important Notes

• Check the official announcement page for the current application deadline and any internal earlier cut-off.
• Listing details were recorded from the official source at the time of publication; always confirm the latest requirements on the official page before applying.
• Prepare the documents listed in the eligibility and application sections before starting the online form - transcripts, CV and references take the longest to collect.

How to Apply

1. Submit application to SDSU Graduate Application (by December 1 2026)
2. Submit application to UCSD Graduate Application (by December 1 2026)
3. Must complete BOTH applications
4. Indicate interest in Electric Energy Systems JDP",SDSU|UCSD|Electric Energy Systems|Power Systems|Joint Doctoral Program|USA|California|Fully Funded|Fall 2027|PhD,https://www.engineering.sdsu.edu/admissions/joint-doctoral,true,published,true,false,worldwide,Fully funded tuition plus salary support

Application guides

• How to Read a PhD Job Advert: Funding, Eligibility and Application Steps
• Academic CV for PhD Applications: Structure and an Example

Official Link

https://www.engineering.sdsu.edu/admissions/joint-doctoral