The Bredesen Center presents an outstanding opportunity for both UTK faculty 
members and students. Detailed information about three distinct PhD programs is 
available in the link below. This initiative fosters close collaboration between 
Oak Ridge National Lab and UTK, both located in Knoxville area. If you're 
considering a PhD degree through the Bredesen Center, it's important to recognize 
the highly interdisciplinary nature of these programs; an Aerospace Engineering 
or Mechanical Engineering background is not mandatory. The center offers a 
convenient funding mechanism and covers the program's first year, while faculty 
members from specific departments later assume the responsibility of RAs. The 
application deadline for all Bredesen Center doctoral programs is January 15th. 

https://bredesencenter.utk.edu