Johns Hopkins University, based in Baltimore, Maryland offers a fully funded PhD in Civil and Systems Engineering. The PhD program in Civil and Systems Engineering aims to inspire the leaders of tomorrow to take on the challenge of creating and sustaining the built environment that underpins our society. Focal research areas in the department include structural engineering, structural mechanics, probabilistic methods, hazard management, and systems engineering. All PhD students are fully funded with tuition, a stipend, and benefits (including healthcare) for the entire duration of the program.