New York University Fully Funded PhD in Public Administration

PhD @New York University posted 2 weeks ago

Job Description

New York University (NYU) offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Public Administration through its Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. This program provides comprehensive financial support to admitted doctoral students, enabling them to focus on their academic and research endeavors.

Program Overview

Degree: Ph.D. in Public Administration
Institution: New York University
School: Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Program Focus: The program offers advanced interdisciplinary training in public administration, emphasizing theoretical knowledge and critical, analytical, argumentative, and writing skills necessary to design, conduct, elaborate, and disseminate research in the field. Students engage in coursework and research leading to a dissertation, working closely with faculty members to develop a research program informed by interdisciplinary perspectives.

Funding Package

All admitted Ph.D. students without alternate funding sources are eligible to receive a five-year research apprenticeship, which includes:

Tuition and Fees: 100% tuition remission for required coursework.
Stipend: Competitive annual stipend.
Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage funded by NYU.
Start-up Grant: $1,000 to support research activities.
Research Apprenticeship: Students work up to 20 hours per week with faculty members on research projects during the academic year.

No additional application materials are required for consideration for this funding package.

Admission Requirements

Academic Background: A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
Application Materials:
- Online application through NYU’s admissions portal.
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose detailing research interests and career goals.
- Resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
- Writing sample demonstrating scholarly work.
Test Scores:
- GRE scores are required.
- TOEFL or IELTS scores for non-native English speakers, unless they have completed a degree at an institution where the language of instruction is English.