Ph.D. Programs and How to Apply

Each doctoral program handles its own admissions requests directly. Therefore, inquiries from both U.S. and international students should be addressed to the chair of the department or program concerned. The Web site and contact information for each program is available below.

Some applications are online, while others need to be submitted as hard copy. For the latter, please print out the PDF application and mail it directly to the program or department to which you are applying.

To prevent delays in processing your application, please be sure that your letters of recommendation and college transcripts are forwarded to the department or program to which you are applying. Do not forward these documents to the Graduate School Office.

Ph.D. Programs and Application Forms

Biology
Susan Foster, Department Chair
Lasry Center for Bioscience
Email: Susan Foster
(508) 793-7204
(508) 793-7174 (fax)
Biology Application (PDF)

Chemistry & Biochemistry
Gustaf H. Carlson School of Chemistry
Frederick Greenaway, Department Chair
Sackler Sciences Center, Room S134
Email: Susan DeJong
(508) 793-7116
(508) 793-8861 (fax)
Chemistry Application (PDF)

Economics
Wayne Gray, Chair
Jonas Clark, Room 124
Email: Cynthia Rice
(508) 793-7226
(508) 793-8849 (fax)
Economics Application (PDF)

Geography
Graduate School of Geography
Anthony (Tony) Bebbington, Director
Jefferson Academic Center
Room 203
Email: Brenda Nikas-Hayes
(508) 793-7337
(508) 793-8881 (fax)
Application Instructions and Forms (PDF)
or Apply Online

History
Amy Richter, Chair
Jefferson Academic Center
Room 301
Email: Diane Fenner
(508) 793-7288
(508) 793-8816 (fax)
History Application (PDF)

Physics
Arshad Kudrolli, Chair
Sackler Sciences Center
Physics 241
Email: Sujata Davis
(508) 793-7169
(508) 793-8861 (fax)
Physics Application (PDF)

Psychology: Clinical | Social | Developmental
Marianne Wiser, Chair
Jonas Clark Hall, 3rd Floor
Email: Tracy Leonard
(508) 793-7274
(508) 793-7265 (fax)
Psychology Application (PDF)