InTrans / Apr 09, 2026
Apply now! Fully funded PhD positions available
Are you—or someone you know—interested in joining a world-class, high-impact research team working at the forefront of sustainable and intelligent transportation infrastructure systems?
Dr. Halil Ceylan is currently recruiting five highly motivated PhD students to join his research group at Iowa State University through the Program for Sustainable Pavement Engineering and Research (PROSPER) within the Institute for Transportation.
Highly motivated students are encouraged to apply by completing the application form.
What PROSPER Offers:
- Fully funded PhD positions (tuition + stipend)
- Research and/or teaching assistantships
- Strong support for attending national and international conferences and professional meetings
- One-on-one, tailored mentoring for PhD students
- Professional development opportunities (including conferences, workshops, and Preparing Future Faculty programs)
- Opportunities to collaborate with leading federal and state agencies and collaborators from various institutions
- A supportive and high-achieving environment where students frequently receive research, teaching, and other excellence awards
The PROSPER team is actively engaged in 15+ externally funded research projects, addressing impactful, real-world challenges. They are a highly prolific research group with 500+ publications in top-tier journals and conferences, providing an exceptional environment for scholarly excellence and career advancement.