该计划面向希望在机械工程领域进行高级研究的机械工程或相关领域的硕士学位的优秀学生。它为学生提供从事基础研究和应用研究的职业所需的技能，以及在学术界和行业中发挥领导作用的知识基础。在特殊情况下，具有机械工程学士学位的高素质学生可能会被直接录取为博士课程。
The program is for superior students with master's degrees in mechanical engineering, or closely related fields, who wish to do advanced research in an area of mechanical engineering. It provides students with<br>the skills necessary for careers in basic and applied research, as well as the intellectual foundation to provide leadership in academia and industry. In exceptional circumstances, highly qualified students with bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering may be accepted directly into the doctoral program.