Are you looking to take your education and career to the next level? Do you have a passion for research and a desire to make meaningful contributions to your field of study? If so, a Funded PhD programs may be the perfect choice for you.

Attention all aspiring scholars and researchers! The University of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for our prestigious funded PhD programs. Apply to the University of Pennsylvania’s PhD program today and take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling academic career.

About Fully Funded PhD in Social Welfare

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers a fully financed PhD in Social Welfare. The SP2 PhD program allows you to investigate many views and approaches to;

Social work,
Social welfare research,
Social policy,
Social philosophy, and
Social justice.

Eligibility Criteria

Earned master’s degree prior to entering the PhD.
You are expected to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and subject-specific GPA of 3.5 or above.
English language proficiency requirements (non-native English speakers)

PhD Funding Coverage

Students are fully funded for four years which is the time by which most of our students graduate. Students continuing after four years are strongly encouraged to apply for external funding to support themselves and their research.

The nine-month (academic year) stipend is for a research apprenticeship with the student’s advisor and, after coursework is completed, can be expanded to include teaching assistantships.

Funding for summers and study beyond four years is available through research assistantships, graduate fellowships, and teaching assistantships.

We provide full support for four years, which includes a generous nine-month stipend, full tuition, individual health insurance coverage through the plan offered by the University, a general fee covering computing, library, and similar facilities and services.

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Application Requirement

Official transcripts from previously attended college/ university.
English language proficiency test scores such as TOEFL, IELTS, etc. (for non-native English speakers only)
Entrance test scores, GRE*, GMAT* or other accepted scores*
Research proposal
Statement of purpose
Writing samples
Letters of recommendation
Up-to-date resume
Copy of passport
Financial documents including bank statements