Prospective Students
Student presentation to industry representatives during semiannual Sponsor Meeting
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU!
RCP seeks students with strong academic records, good communication skills, initiative, and a desire to work on an interdisciplinary team to pursue MSc or PhD degrees in Geophysics or related fields.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Many students receive scholarship support through RCP to help offset the costs of tuition, room, and board.
Where are We?
Colorado School of Mines is located at the base of the foothills in beautiful Colorado, USA, an area known for its outdoor sports and recreation opportunities, unique culture, and natural diversity.
BENEFITS OF OUR PROGRAM
RCP student researchers and faculty work together to solve today’s problems with innovative ideas and technologies.
- RCP’s proprietary research lab, housed in the Department of Geophysics, provides access to state-of-the-art computing technology, software, and high-quality industry datasets
- Learn the best approaches to practical problem-solving in a collaborative atmosphere
- Investigate and analyze data on active reservoir development projects
- Work closely with world-class faculty, seasoned industry professionals, and graduate student colleagues
- Present research at sponsor meetings and technical conferences
- Gain access to valuable summer internship experiences
- Prepare for today’s industry environment with a sound understanding of the contributions of geology, geophysics, geomechanics and engineering to reservoir characterization
RCP graduates are well prepared to contribute immediately in the workplace. RCP alumni are among the world’s leading managers and top decision-makers in the industry today.
Integrated, hands-on research opportunities
Investigating field projects and research development worldwide
Join our team of students from around the world!
HOW TO APPLY?
Students applying to graduate degree programs in geophysics, geology or petroleum engineering who are interested in RCP should mention their interest in their application letter or essay.
For more information on the geophysics application process, see the Mines Geophysics website: https://geophysics.mines.edu/graduate-program/ or contact the MINES Office of Graduate Studies.
Office of Graduate Studies, Colorado School of Mines
1500 Illinois Street
Golden, Colorado, USA 80401-1887
Phone: 303.273.3247