About PhD Program,
Through theoretical and methodological training, NYU Wagner’s doctoral students learn how to produce insights required for effective and equitable public and nonprofit programs and policies. Our program is interdisciplinary, just like our faculty, so students can draw on economics, political science, sociology, psychology, organization studies, and other fields. What’s more, it is flexible, allowing students to design a plan of study that takes advantage of the many courses offered at NYU Wagner and NYU’s other graduate schools.
We encourage students to study the questions that drive them, while providing the guidance necessary to have the greatest impact. And, we emphasize research and teaching experience. Students have many opportunities to participate in research projects with individual faculty or through our affiliated research centers, as well as opportunities to lead classes as teaching colleagues and instructors.
Students interested in conducting research in these areas are encouraged to apply:
- Education policy
- Health policy
- International development
- Management
- Public finance and financial management
- Public policy
- Urban policy
The program prepares graduates for careers at academic institutions, in think tanks, research firms, and research units of public, quasi-public, and private organizations, as well as for other positions with substantial responsibilities for the supervision and administration of research.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
The admissions process is designed to review the overall potential of applicants to succeed in their studies and their research careers.
All doctoral students without alternate funding sources are eligible to receive a five-year research assistantship, which carries a stipend and 100% tuition remission. The research assistants work up to 20 hours a week with faculty members on research projects during the academic year. Various fellowships, summer research positions (especially at NYU Wagner’s research centers), and paid teaching opportunities may also be available to doctoral students. These opportunities should be discussed with the program faculty and staff coordinators at the time of admission. No additional application materials are required for consideration at this time.
PhD Funding Coverage,
All Ph.D. students without alternate funding sources are eligible to receive a five-year research apprenticeship, which carries a stipend, health insurance, a $1000 start-up grant, and 100% tuition remission. Research apprentices work up to 20 hours a week with faculty members on research projects during the academic year. No additional application materials are required for consideration.
Application Requirement,
SUBMIT YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION
PERSONAL STATEMENT
WRITING SAMPLE
CURRICULUM VITAE
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
TRANSCRIPTS
STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES (Required for PhD)
APPLICATION FEE
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (OPTIONAL)
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
An $85 application fee is required to process your application for admission.
