Syracuse University Fully Funded PhD in Public Administration

PhD @Syracuse University posted 2 weeks ago

Job Description

Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Public Administration, renowned for its rigorous academic training and emphasis on both research and teaching.

Program Overview

Degree: Ph.D. in Public Administration
Institution: Syracuse University
School: Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Format: Full-time
Duration: Typically 4–5 years
Total Credits Required: 81 (including coursework and dissertation)

Funding Package

All admitted Ph.D. students receive comprehensive funding, which includes:

Graduate Assistantships: Students are awarded assistantships that provide a stipend and a 24-credit tuition scholarship per academic year. These assistantships are renewable for up to four years, contingent on satisfactory academic progress.
Research and Teaching Apprenticeships: As part of their assistantships, students engage in both research and teaching roles, gaining valuable experience in academic settings.
Health Insurance: University-subsidized health insurance coverage is provided.

Program Structure

Coursework: Students complete 72 graduate course credits, which may include up to 36 credits from previous graduate studies (39 for Maxwell MPA students).
Research Apprenticeship: Beginning in the first year, students engage in research under faculty supervision, often collaborating with Maxwell’s interdisciplinary research centers.
Comprehensive Examinations: After coursework and research apprenticeships, students undertake comprehensive exams to assess their mastery of the field.
Dissertation: Students conduct original research culminating in a dissertation, which they must defend in an oral examination.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

Academic Background: A Master of Public Administration (MPA) or a related graduate degree is required.
Application Materials:
- Completed online application form.
- Personal statement outlining research interests and career goals.
- Résumé or curriculum vitae.
- GRE or GMAT scores (school code: 2823).
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended.
- TOEFL scores for international applicants (waived for those with at least four years of study in English-language institutions).