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Eddie Rodriguez, Caroline Palavicino-Maggio, Michael Mazzola sitting outside HMS

Eddie Rodriguez, Caroline Palavicino-Maggio, and Michael Mazzola sitting outside HMS

Imagine that the first experiment you’ve ever performed led to a publication in a high impact journal. Feelings of elation and accomplishment slowly creep into your mind as you simultaneously wrestle with the thoughts of disbelief.  This is what happened to Michael Mazzola, a PhD candidate from the Division of Medical Sciences at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and the Chief Operating Officer at the  Journal of Emerging Investigators (JEI) , along with Eddie Rodriguez , Dean of Students at Somerville Public Schools, and myself in the early months 2019. We committed ourselves to enable and empower local Boston middle and high school students from historically underrepresented backgrounds in STEM 1  to perform an independent research project while learning how scientists communicate through journal articles and how the scientific method can address community needs. This life-long dream of ours was a way of giving back to the community by allowing minority students to gain experience in the scientific peer-review process at a world-renowned institution. By partnering with JEI, a free, open-access science journal for middle and high school students, we created a unique program that would not only generate an inclusive community of STEM-focused students from underserved communities in the local Boston area, but also expose the students to various stages of scientific inquiry and methods. Our program included generating a hypothesis-driven experiment, guiding students on the required steps to successfully publish, and provided the students with an opportunity to publish at the conclusion of our program.

With over 200 graduate student and postdoctoral volunteers, JEI staff, such as Michael Mazzola, provided scientific peer reviewer feedback in addition to copy-editing, which supported young scientists’ communication and critical thinking skills. So far, JEI has published over 500 articles by young scientists from all over the world; 15% of these were generated by middle and high school students in Massachusetts.

We understand that writing a scientific article and providing data requires strict perseverance throughout the publication process, which is no easy feat. However, many institutions determine success by way of the number of scholarships published and by the caliber of journals in which they are published 2 . Therefore, introducing scientific communication and publishing to students early in their careers is highly beneficial, especially for underrepresented minorities, as this will consequently increase their retention rates in STEM careers 3,4 . We also recognized that strong mentorship from individuals who resemble the identities of students is critical to the success of underrepresented minorities 5-7 . Without this support, immersion in a strong scientific curriculum, and early scientific communication skill-building, even the most enthusiastic students lose confidence, feel isolated, and ultimately are less likely to continue pursuing STEM careers  3,4,7-10 .  Because of this, we aimed to create a unique program that would not only generate an inclusive community of middle and high school students, but that would also afford them an opportunity to become successful STEM researchers.

Knowing this task would have challenges, we fostered connections with Eddie Rodriguez to help market our program to the students and their families. When we contacted Eddie about the idea, it was envisioned as a sort of “camp”, where students not only attended lab meetings and shadowed PIs and postdoctoral fellows in the laboratories, but they also obtained a finished product by way of a publication. After several brainstorming sessions, we generated our program, the  JEI Mini-PhD Camp .

“Education is still the civil rights battleground for students who have been historically disenfranchised.  I sincerely believe that mentoring urban students, while providing Science programming that pushes students to the edge of their own limits, speaks to the effectiveness of the camp. As a lifelong urban educator, I envision the programming as a tool for self-efficacy that could create a seismic shift in science education in urban districts and become a vehicle for true social reform.” Eddie Rodriguez, Dean of Students of Somerville Public School District, and Director of Education and curriculum at JEI.

JEI students in the classroom

Throughout the five-week program, the high school students were methodically introduced to the concept of antibiotic resistant bacteria and were then tasked with hypothesizing which surfaces in their schools, homes, and communities were most likely to support antibiotic resistant bacterial growth. In teams of four, students were given supplies and encouraged to swab locations based on a narrative of their choice. One group decided to compare the surfaces of their school bathrooms, while another decided to swab foods at varying levels of processing (unwashed, washed, cooked, and rotten). They recorded their information onto a spreadsheet that compared quantitative and qualitative analysis of their observations and devised their conclusions based on this data. Having the students pull their conclusions together was another challenge, as it required asking research questions based on a particular scientific phenomenon. Furthermore, the students then summarized all of their efforts into written form and submitted it for publishing. After some polishing, undergoing scientific peer review, and then copy-editing, our students became  published authors  from the experiments they performed during the camp. In a post-program survey, 100% of students reported having increased confidence in their ability to identify methods and publish in JEI as scientists. The students also stated they would highly recommend the camp to their friends.

Although the second iteration of our camp was disrupted by COVID-19, Michael, Eddie, and I are planning to expand next year’s camp to include more high school students from the Boston area, and even include a virtual feature so we are able to expand our outreach. We decided to alter the research focus, introducing students to computational analysis and asking them to perform a neuroscience-based modeling experiment.

In addition to supporting the  Mini-PhD Camp , JEI is currently partnering with  Dana Farber’s Cure Program  to extend their reach to other high school students interested in STEM careers. If you are interested in volunteering for CURE as a mentor, please  sign up here.  More information on mentoring can be found  here .

JEI students in the classroom

Caroline Palavicino-Maggio is a research fellow in the laboratory of Ed Kravitz in the Harvard Medical School Department of Neurobiology. She is also the director of outreach at JEI. If you’d like to learn more visit www.emerginginvestigators.org/camp. To volunteer with JEI, fill out an application here: https://emerginginvestigators.org/prospective_staff .

Images courtesy of JEI

1. Racial and ethnic groups shown by the National Science Foundation to be underrepresented in health-related sciences on a national basis: Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders see http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/showpub.cfm?TopID=2&SubID=27 ) and the report Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering ).

2. McGrail, M.R., Rickard, C.M., & Jones, R. (2006). Publish or perish: A systematic review of interventions to increase academic publication rates. Higher Education Research and Development, 25(1), 19-35.

3. Whittaker J.A. et al. (2015). Retention of Underrepresented Minority Faculty: Strategic Initiatives for Institutional Value Proposition Based on Perspectives from a Range of Academic Institutions. The Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education, 13(3):A136-A145.

4. Daley, S., Wingard, D. L., & Reznik, V. (2006). Improving the retention of underrepresented minority faculty in academic medicine. Journal of the National Medical Association, 98(9), 1435.

5. David M. Marx and Phillip Atiba Goff, “Clearing the Air: The Effect of Experimenter Race on Target’s Test Performance and Subjective Experience,” British Journal of Social Psychology  44, no. 4 (2005): 645–57.

6. Sylvia Hurtado, “Linking Diversity and Educational Purpose: How Diversity Affects the Classroom Environment and Student Development,” in Diversity Challenged: Evidence on the Impact of Affirmative Action , ed. Gary Orfield (Cambridge, MA: Harvard Education Press, 2001): 187–203.

7. The science divide: Why do Latino and black students leave STEM majors at higher rates? The Washington Post. May 9, 2019.

8. Dong, Y.R. (1998). Non-native graduate students’ thesis/dissertation writing in science: Self-reports by students and their advisors from two U.S. institutions. English for Specific Purposes, 17(4), 369-390

9. Snyder, D. J., & Bunkers, S. J. (1994). Facilitators and barriers for minority students in master’s nursing programs. Journal of Professional Nursing, 10(3), 140-146.

10. Guilford, W.H. (2001). Teaching peer review and the process of scientific writing. Advances in Physiology Education, 25(3), 167-175.

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Joint PhD in Anthropology and Linguistics

In addition to linguistic anthropology as a sub-field within the Department of Anthropology , a joint Ph.D. program is available to students who are admitted to both the Department of Anthropology and the  Department of Linguistics . Administratively, the student is admitted to, and remains registered in, the primary, or “home” department, and subsequently seeks admission to the second department in joint residence status. Students approved to pursue the joint degree program must complete the requirements of both departments, including the distinct introductory and advanced courses stipulated by each, the departmental qualifying examination in appropriate special fields, and the language requirements, including additional foreign languages for the Linguistics Ph.D. Students should declare interest in the Joint Degree Program on the initial graduate application to the Department, and should discuss this interest personally with linguistic anthropology faculty soon after arrival on campus.

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Established in 2009, the Joint Program in Psychology and Business is overseen jointly by the  Department of Psychology  and the  Behavioral Science dissertation area  at Chicago Booth. The aim of this program is to connect the large number of social, cognitive, and organizational psychologists at Chicago Booth and within the Department of Psychology. To qualify for the joint program, a student must be admitted into either the Psychology or the Business graduate program.

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Doctoral students in Social Sciences who are also admitted to the University of Chicago Law School may pursue a concurrent PhD/JD program , where there is an explicit and authorized close association between legal education and doctoral training. Students in the concurrent degree program alternate registration sites between the two units. Students complete all requirements for both degrees. Applicants must apply to both programs separately. The University of Chicago Law School has established a fellowship program to support students pursuing a concurrent JD/PhD at the University of Chicago, which may grant fellowship aid during the Law School years.

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The program in  Medicine, the Social Sciences and Humanities (MeSH)  at the University of Chicago trains medical students to become innovative physician-scholars at the critical interface of medicine and society. The MeSH program is an opportunity for students interested in obtaining an MD and a PhD in a field outside of the traditional biological and physical sciences. Students interested in MeSH may pursue a doctoral degree among any of the graduate programs relevant to the social sciences and humanities at the University of Chicago.

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The  Joint Ph.D. Program in Social Thought and Classics  is intended for students whose study of a particular issue or text from the ancient Greek and Roman world requires a broadly inter-disciplinary approach alongside a professional mastery of philological skills. Those interested in pursuing this joint degree program must first be admitted in EITHER the  Committee on Social Thought  OR the  Department of Classics  and complete at minimum the two quarter language survey (Greek or Latin), offered by the Department of Classics, with an average grade of B or higher. Application shall then be made to the second department and, provided that the standards of admission to that department are met, students will be admitted to joint degree status. 

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Students admitted to any doctoral program in Social Sciences may subsequently petition the University to create a joint program with another department. Such individually-created joint degree programs begin in the second year of graduate studies or later. In all cases, students complete the separate program requirements for each degree, with no additional residence requirement, and write one Ph.D. dissertation that separately meets the dissertation requirements of each department.

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This minor is co-directed by the Kinsey Institute and the Interdepartmental Graduate Committee on Human Sexuality. The Human Sexuality Program offers a doctoral minor of 12 credits from related interdisciplinary subject areas.

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Introductory PhD (Mini PhD) Online Program is the fastest and the least expensive way for working professionals to complete additional professional education. Students are prepared to possess advanced knowledge in specialized areas of professional practice. This program has very affordable costs.

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Master's degree (or equivalent) required. We are admitting students from any Country. Admission requirements are the same for any Country.  

 

Start at any time. Enrollment is on continuous basis.  

 

This Program can be completed in the form of Thesis preparation.

This Program can be completed as combination of study courses and Thesis preparation.

Previously published work can be considered (if accepted) as an equivalent substituting studies and/or Thesis preparation.

Successful program completion can create 24 graduate credits (United States approach), or 48 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System - ECTS). 

 

Student can complete program at any time upon fulfillment of educational requirements (student allowed to complete program as fast as student will be able to complete all educational requirements). Program will not extend over one year and must be completed within this period; most students are able to complete this program within shorter period of time.

 

Program adjusted to student's personal needs and professional plans. Student has choice to select own courses and can make personal decisions. 

 

Student will be performing studies independently, according to educational plan offered to student. Study materials can be selected by student in independent manner. Studies are verified and evaluated in the form of written Essays (covering course subjects) prepared by student and submitted to us by electronic mail. After the admission, student will receive guidance on preparation of written Essays.

 

Program Costs (educational costs): $ 3,500 USD.

 

 

 

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You can study in your own language and we will accept educational work in student’s native language (the official language of the actual country of residence). We will translate (only for our use) student’s educational work FREE OF ANY CHARGE (if student prefers to complete educational work in own native language). Student must use English language during all communications with university (we will not be translating e-mails), but we are not requiring any perfections in English language (student can use free online electronic translators to translate e-mails).

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Student can complete this program in accelerated manner.

We are issuing educational credits for our students:

Upon completion of this program, graduating student will receive 12 educational credits (U.S. credits) that can be applied to any degree program offered it Holy State University.

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Program is based on participant/student's independent studies according to the curriculum plan customized to student's professional goals.

We are preparing customized education curriculum plan based on student's desired professional plans and goals (student also can include own desired study subjects). Student will receive guidance for the preparation of written Essays and Thesis.

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Our “Global Mini-PhD Programme” aims to enable underrepresented undergraduate and postgraduate students to grasp research and transferrable skills through a short high-impact research project related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 . Through this programme, the students will work on a research project, advised by key global researchers , and aim to publish their findings in reputable high-impact journals and present their findings at our online conference.

We offer a range of projects including office-based projects (e.g., systematic reviews and computational studies), practical projects (e.g., exercise performance clinical trials), and survey-based projects. Students have weekly live training and feedback sessions.

Who is the programme for?

Participants: The programme mainly targets undergraduate or postgraduate students. The background of students will depend on the nature of the project. Local mentors: The background of local mentors will depend on the nature of the project. Ideally, local mentors with a senior or professorship position at their university are recommended.

Why join our programme?

Participants:

Develop key research, transferable and personal skills to improve your research outcomes and quality.

Conduct an exciting original research project with a team of highly motivated researchers.

Join our global network of research champions and build international collaborations.

Develop your collaborative research skills.

Work with leading academics to enhance your approach to research communication skills.

Present your work at our online-programme conference.

Local mentors:

Publish a research paper in an indexed journal with the participants.

Access all our events, workshops, and future opportunities.

Join ReachSci global community and network with researchers around the world.

For more details, feel free to contact the research director and programme coordinator, Mr. Ali Ali Redha , at [email protected]

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MIT Biological Engineering’s mission is to generate and communicate new knowledge in the application of engineering principles in biological systems and to educate leaders in our discipline. We focus at the interface of engineering and biology on combining quantitative, physical, and integrative engineering principles with modern life sciences research. MIT BE offers a graduate PhD degree, and only accepts PhD applications through the annual Departmental process for admission fall term of the following year.

PhD-level training in BE prepares students to conduct research that will:

  • Explain how biological systems function in terms of biological/chemical/physical mechanisms, and how they respond when perturbed by endogenous, environmental, and therapeutic factors
  • Engineer innovative technologies based on this understanding and apply technologies to address societal needs across all sectors including, but not limited to, biomedicine
  • Establish new biology-based paradigms for solving problems in areas of science and engineering that have not historically been impacted by biological approaches

In addition, PhD-level training in BE prepares students to translate this research for positive impact in the world by developing skills to:

  • Explain technical subject matter clearly, accurately, and in a compelling and contextual manner for a range of audiences
  • Engage collaboratively in diverse teams to contribute biological engineering expertise needed for multidisciplinary projects
  • Exercise intellectual and operational leadership to advance on goals in technically and organizationally complex scenarios
  • Exhibit integrity and ethical judgment in the design of research and the application of research results

Degree Requirements

BE PhD students complete two core courses in the first year, supplemented with four additional electives ( Course Requirements ). Individual students pace their own progress through elective coursework in consultation with their academic advisor.

In addition to the course requirements, students present an oral thesis qualifying exam to be completed by the end of the fall term in their third year.

BE PhD students complete research rotations in the fall and winter of their first year and select a BE Faculty member as a research and thesis advisor. Students carry out thesis research with the guidance and support of their advisor and a thesis committee formed by the student. Technical communication is an important part of the BE PhD curriculum. Students gain and practice scientific communication skills through one or more terms of teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level and research-focused activities including poster and oral presentations at Departmental events including our retreat, the Bioengineering and Toxicology Seminar (BATS) seminar series, and culminating in delivery of a written PhD thesis and oral defense of their thesis work.

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Through the scientific review process, JEI connects middle-school and high-school students with PhD candidates and advanced investigators who work in university research laboratories. By publishing with JEI, student-authors will learn the scientific method, practice communicating their science, and be recognized as young emerging scientists.

These pages will guide you through the entire process, from initial submission all the way to publication. Take some time to review all of the steps before submitting, and feel free to come back throughout the process as you move through the different stages.

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In order for your submission to pass pre-review and enter the scientific review process , it must meet the following requirements:

  • The person submitting the manuscript must be an adult mentor as outlined in our author eligibility requirements .
  • The manuscript must be submitted using our manuscript template , following the instructions in the document correctly.
  • If the study involves human subjects or vertebrate animals, documentation of regulatory approval must be included in the submission.
  • The manuscript must appropriately cite any outside sources of information, data, or software according to our reference formatting guidelines .

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PhD Projects – What is it & how to do one

When researching for your PhD program, you may encounter terms such as PhD projects, thesis, and more. What is a PhD project?

In this post, we explore what a PhD project is, and how is it different from say, PhD thesis and dissertation. We also look at what PhD students do to complete their project. 

What Is A PhD Project? What’s The Aim?

Diving into a PhD project is like embarking on a grand academic adventure at a university. It’s not just about getting that coveted title but about pushing the boundaries of knowledge in your chosen field.

The heart of a PhD lies in its project, a rigorous exploration led by you, the doctoral candidate, under the mentorship of seasoned faculty members.

A PhD project is usually documented down as a dissertation, thesis, or other research papers that would contribute to the current body of knowledge.

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Imagine working on a project that not only challenges you intellectually but also has the potential to transform how we understand a particular phenomenon.

A PhD in economics might dissect the intricate dance of market forces and policies, providing fresh insights that could inform better decision-making in corporate America or even shape public policy.

The PhD project isn’t a solitary journey. It thrives on diversity, drawing strength from a rich tapestry of backgrounds and perspectives.

Recognising the value of this diversity, initiatives like The PhD Project, founded in 1994, have been pivotal. They aim to:

  • increase the representation of minority groups in business schools,
  •  enriching the academic environment and, by extension,
  • the corporate landscape.

Through unique events and a robust support network, including partners like LinkedIn, these initiatives empower doctoral students, providing scholarships and resources to navigate the academic world.

These efforts underscore the importance of bringing historically underrepresented voices into academia.

By fostering a more diverse faculty, universities can inspire and educate the next generation of leaders, ensuring that the classroom reflects the diversity of the workforce and the customer base it serves.

What Do a PhD Student Do In A PhD Project?

When students are in their PhDs, they perform a myriad of tasks. Here are some that they do, as they complete their PhD programme: 

In-depth Research

At the core of a PhD project is the pursuit of new knowledge. Students engage in: 

  • rigorous investigation,
  • analyzing data, and
  • exploring vast literatures to uncover novel insights in their field.

Whether it’s deciphering historical manuscripts or applying complex mathematical models, this foundational activity is where innovation begins.

Building a broad and diverse network is crucial.

PhD students connect with peers, faculty, and professionals across various platforms like LinkedIn, and at academic conferences.

These connections provide support, foster collaborations, and open doors to opportunities in academia and industry.

Guided by experienced professors, PhD students receive invaluable:

  • direction, and

This mentor-mentee relationship is pivotal, offering insights from seasoned academics who’ve navigated similar paths and can share the nuances of academic and professional development.

Academic Writing

Crafting a dissertation is a monumental task that hones a student’s writing prowess. This extensive document encapsulates their research findings and contributions to the field, requiring clear, concise, and compelling communication.

PhD students spend hours learning how to write good academic writing. This is usually achieved by:

  • Attending workshops
  • Fixing drafts reviewed by more experienced academic
  • Reading many research papers.

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Presenting at Conferences and Seminars

Sharing research with the academic community is a key aspect of a PhD project. In fact, most PhD programs require their students to present papers.

Students present at conferences, engage in scholarly debates, and receive feedback, enhancing their research and building their reputation.

Many PhD students also take on teaching roles, leading undergraduate or graduate courses. This experience is not just about imparting knowledge but also about inspiring and guiding future generations, honing their own skills in communication and leadership in the process.

PhD Project vs PhD Dissertation

A PhD dissertation is the essence of your doctoral journey, distilled into a single, substantial document. It’s the narrative of your PhD project, a tale of discovery, challenge, and innovation.

In the world of academia, this dissertation is your passport to the realm of scholars. It’s where you present your research findings, meticulously compiled and critically analyzed, to your university and the wider scholarly community.

A PhD project as a voyage across the vast ocean of your field, where you chart unexplored territories and navigate through the complexities of your research question.

The dissertation, in contrast, is the logbook of this journey, capturing every eureka moment and every storm weathered. Faculty mentors, often guide you in weaving this narrative, ensuring your story not only contributes to academia but also enriches the diversity of thought within it.

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This is where the potential to inspire the next generation of researchers lies, especially those from historically underrepresented backgrounds, fostering a more inclusive and dynamic academic workforce.

PhD Projects Explained

A PhD project is a comprehensive research endeavour undertaken by doctoral students to contribute new knowledge to their field. Its aim is to develop critical thinking, research skills, and subject-matter expertise, culminating in a dissertation that showcases the student’s findings.

Through this rigorous process, PhD candidates are prepared to become the next generation of scholars, educators, and leaders, capable of addressing complex challenges and advancing their disciplines.

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Applying to the PhD Program

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What you need to know to apply

If you are intellectually curious and like to be challenged by new ideas and experiences, consider a Kellogg PhD. Our students shift from being consumers of knowledge to being producers of new knowledge. Through their publications and teaching, Kellogg graduates contribute to business practice and society.

Preparing to apply

Each year, Kellogg receives over 850 applications to its eight PhD programs. On average 25 students enroll each fall.

PhD study requires strong quantitative skills to develop theories and manage and analyze data. This program is especially well suited to those who have previously studied social sciences (such as economics, political science, psychology and sociology), mathematics, natural sciences or engineering.

To be eligible for admission, you must hold a U.S bachelor’s degree — or a comparable non-U.S. degree — from a regionally accredited institution. You may be considered for admission before you finish your undergraduate degree, but you must complete that degree before you enroll at Kellogg. A three-year bachelor’s degree is also accepted.

Application review

During the admissions process, we will evaluate your application file and how your research interests align with the research expertise of our faculty. Also included in our review is the strength of your recommendation letters, academic record, and performance on standardized tests. Your application will help us understand if you are ready to seize all the opportunities that come with joining Kellogg.

Our faculty will assess your:

  • Application responses

Transcripts

  • Test scores
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (optional)

For international candidates, the committee also assesses:

  • English language proficiency 

Master’s degree holders

A master’s degree is not required for enrollment in our PhD programs. For applicants with a master’s degree, note that the coursework taken in a master’s program will not shorten your time to degree. No transfer credit is provided with a master’s and students must satisfy their PhD coursework requirements in full while studying at Kellogg.

Opportunities for collaborative research across programs and schools at Northwestern University are always available; interdisciplinary research is our strength. However, Northwestern permits applicants to apply to one PhD program a year .

There is an exception through the dual application option with the Economics PhD Program, which is outlined below.

Academic experience

The Kellogg PhD Program offers eight distinct areas of focus, each with varying types of experience that are needed for success.

Economics-based PhD programs

  • These include Accounting Information & Management, Finance, Financial Economics, Managerial Economics & Strategy, Operations Management, and Marketing (quantitative area)
  • Evidence of solid training in math, econometrics and statistics within the application
  • Recommended math courses include calculus, linear algebra, probability and mathematical statistics

Behavioral/Sociological-based PhD programs

  • These programs include Marketing, Management & Organizations, and a joint program between Management & Organizations & Sociology
  • Evidence of statistics for social scientists and quantitative thinking, as well as a strong understanding of central concepts of probability and statistics
  • Background in social psychology and sociology

Dual application with Weinberg Economics

Applicants seeking to enroll in an economics-based doctoral program have the option to submit a second application for review to the Economics PhD Program. Kellogg PhD programs participating in this dual application option include, Accounting Information & Management, Finance, Managerial Economics & Strategy and Marketing (quantitative area).

More details about this option are available on The Graduate School website.

Financial aid

Kellogg offers a five-year financial aid package to all admitted doctoral students that includes a stipend, tuition scholarships, health insurance, moving allowance and a subsidy to purchase a computer.

Contact CollegeNET Technical support for help with its online application .

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  • To apply for a Kellogg PhD, you will need an updated version of your resume or CV, transcripts from all academic institutions, test scores, an academic statement, a personal statement and three recommendation letters.

How to write your application

Your resume or cv.

Your resume or CV should summarize all of your qualifications, honors, educational accomplishments, and if applicable, current research papers.

Please list all schools where you were registered for courses at the college level, including community colleges, study abroad institutions and current registrations whether or not in a degree program.

Provide one transcript from each college/university you have attended that documents each course taken beyond high-school level, whether or not within a degree program. Certification of degrees received, including the date the degree was awarded, should be noted on the transcript and/or diploma. Please note:

  • The Kellogg PhD application requires unofficial transcripts . There is no need to send official transcripts prior to enrollment. Official transcripts are needed only if you decide to enroll
  • For applicants who studied at international institutions, transcripts must be accompanied with an official English translation, if applicable

Form for courses taken

The Courses Taken form lets anyone applying to our economics-based programs highlight advanced university courses that directly support their chosen field of study and proficiency in the subject matter. The form allows for up to six advanced courses in each specific area. If you cannot access our form, you may create and upload a form that contains the same information in applicable areas of study.

Download the following forms if you plan to apply to one of these programs. Forms are required with your application submission:

  • Accounting Information & Management
  • Financial Economics
  • Operations Management

If you plan to apply to either of these programs, we highly recommend you fill out one of these forms:

  • Managerial Economics & Strategy
  • Marketing (quantitative)

Standardized tests

All applicants are required to submit either the GRE or the GMAT regardless of previous experience and/or advanced degrees. We take a holistic approach to the application-review process, meaning there is no minimum score required for eligibility. Test scores are reviewed within the context of the entire application.

GRE required for:

  • Management & Organizations & Sociology

GRE or GMAT required for:

  • Management & Organizations

The Finance program prefers the GRE, but will accept the GMAT.

The GRE At Home and the GMAT Online exams are accepted. GRE and GMAT scores are valid for five years from the date taken. The institution code for GMAT is: 6WZ-3J-54 (PhD Program, Kellogg). The institution code for GRE is: 1565 (Northwestern Graduate School).

Unofficial test score reports are used during the application review process; however, official GRE and GMAT test scores are required if admission is recommended.

English language proficiency tests

If your native language is not English, The Graduate School requires that you certify proficiency in the English language in one of the following ways:

If your native language is not English, Northwestern requires that you certify proficiency in the English language in one of the following ways:

  • TOELF:  We accept 600 or higher on the paper-based exam, 250 or higher on the computer-based exam, or 100 or higher on the Internet-based exam. TOEFL scores through at-home testing service are accepted. The TOEFL institution code is: 1565 (The Graduate School)
  • IELTS:  Unofficial score report, submitted at the time of application, for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) . The IELTS Academic test must be taken no more than two years before the intended quarter of entry (fall quarter). IELTS test takers should score 7.0 or higher. IELTS scores submitted through its at-home testing service are accepted
  • MET:  We accept Michigan English Test scores of 70 or higher
  • Earning an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution where the language of instruction is English. Please note, Kellogg provides the waiver after an application is submitted and transcripts have been reviewed. No additional documentation is required. Applicants will see the waiver noted within their online account
  • Automatically Waived:  Applicants that are citizens from the following countries where English is the native language will have the requirement automatically waived upon submission of the application (Australia, Barbados, Bermuda, Great Britain, Gibraltar, Israel, Jamaica, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands)

Standardized exams must be taken no more than two years before the intended quarter of entry. Unofficial scores are used during the review process. Official test scores are required only if admission is recommended.

DuoLingo or TOEFL Essentials are not accepted. Kellogg does not require the Test of Spoken English (TSE).

This is your opportunity to share the depth and breath of your academic education. In addition to the tactical and practical elements, think about how each experience helped you grow into the candidate you are today.

Academic statement 

You have a max limit of 1,000 words to answer the following questions:

  • What are your academic interests, and why do you wish to pursue graduate studies in this specific program?
  • How has your academic and professional background prepared you for graduate study? (Include any research, training, or educational experiences that align with the program you are applying to)
  • How will our program help you achieve your intellectual and professional goals?
  • What scholarly questions do you wish to explore in the program? (Make sure to include any specific faculty members whose research interests align with your own)

Personal statement 

Write a statement that addresses the following prompt (500 words max):

The Graduate School values diverse backgrounds, approaches, and perspectives, understanding them as essential ingredients for true academic excellence. As a Northwestern graduate student, how would you contribute to an intellectual community that prioritizes equity, inclusion, belonging and cultural humility?

Your answer may draw upon past or present experiences, whether in academic work, extracurricular or community activities, or everyday life.

While a paper is not required for admission to Kellogg’s PhD programs, the Sociology Department does require one, where the applicant is the sole-author, for consideration to the joint program in Management & Organizations and Sociology.

We do not require a writing sample to be submitted with the application; however, you may include one writing sample (30-page maximum) with your application. Hyperlink this paper and any other papers you have on your resume. *Please note: Only one writing sample will be reviewed. Do not upload more than one paper.

We require three letters. Additionally, we ask all recommenders to include Northwestern University’s Graduate Applicant Assessment Form found within the application. Recommendation letters from professors or instructors could include:

  • A description of the nature of your relationship. Did you take one or more classes with the professor?
  • A description of a research project or honors thesis, discussing the quality of the work, technical and writing skills, research methods used, data analysis, originality, depth of research undertaken, questions/problems raised, contribution to the field, etc.
  • The letter should also provide a ranking — how you compared to other students

Recommendation letters from employers and business associates could include:

  • Insights into your aptitude, character and working style — ability to work on your own, self-starter, complete a project on time, etc.
  • Any research or data analysis you have done within the scope of your work

All letters must be submitted online through our web-based application, CollegeNET . Directions for uploading letters and accessing the Graduate Applicant Assessment Form will be sent to recommenders once the applicant has entered the contact information within the application. We are not able to accept recommendation letters by email.

A $95 non-refundable fee must be paid by credit or debit card within the online application. For those participating in the dual application option with the Economics PhD Program, the application fee is $175. The Graduate School (TGS) at Northwestern University administers the fee waiver program. If you wish to be considered for a fee waiver, please refer to The Graduate School’s website on Application Fees .

After you submit

You’ve invested time, energy and resources into completing your application, so no doubt you’ll want confirmation that your application was received. And we want you to have that peace of mind, too.

So, once you submit your application, you can log back into CollegeNet at any time to view the status and double check that all sections were successfully completed.

We welcome anyone who is interested in reapplying to the doctoral program. Additional time can frequently further cement your research goals and application strength. However, we are unable to provide specific application feedback if you applied in the past.

All candidates can reapply in future years, but you must submit a new application, supporting documents and application fee.

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New Ph.D. programs welcome students this fall

Rit now offers doctoral programs in cognitive science and physics.

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RIT is beginning two new doctoral programs in cognitive science and physics. Both programs offer diverse research opportunities, including soft matter physics research.

Sophia Caruana was seeking an interdisciplinary doctoral program where she could pursue her interests in data ethics, AI, and human-centered computing. Kaitlin Boedigheimer was interested in exploring possible research opportunities in soft-matter physics. 

Both of them found their niche within two of RIT’s newest Ph.D. programs: cognitive science and physics.

The cognitive science Ph.D. program is jointly delivered by faculty experts from six colleges within the university: College of Liberal Arts ; College of Science ; Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences ; Kate Gleason College of Engineering ; College of Engineering Technology ; and National Technical Institute for the Deaf . The physics Ph.D . is offered by the College of Science .

An interdisciplinary approach to cognitive science

RIT’s cognitive science Ph.D. program provides an interdisciplinary study of the human mind that combines insights from psychology, computer science, linguistics, neuroscience, augmented reality, and philosophy. Students will gain the skills and abilities needed to analyze data, grasp complex concepts, and interpret and communicate concepts for a wider audience.

Matt Dye , professor and director of the cognitive science program and NTID’s Sensory, Perceptual, and Cognitive Ecology (SPACE) Center , explains that the joint offering between the six colleges is a unique asset for graduate students.

“Cognitive science itself is inherently interdisciplinary. It requires this kind of marriage of liberal arts, engineering, and technical thinking,” said Dye. “One of the advantages we have at RIT is that students can learn from experts from across six different colleges, so they can acquire a range of skills and abilities that they might not get at other universities.”

The multidisciplinary approach means students from all undergraduate backgrounds can apply for the program, provided it matches their academic and career interests. Four students were accepted into the program this year.

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Sophia Caruana said she has a deep interest in interdisciplinary research and education, which made RIT’s cognitive science doctoral program a perfect fit for her. Here, she presents a previous research project, “How faculty and students at Nazareth University perceive and use chat bots.”

Caruana, from Rochester, N.Y., graduated this past May from Nazareth University with a bachelor’s degree in ethical data science and minors in psychology, philosophy, and math. When she made the decision to pursue her Ph.D., she wanted to find an interdisciplinary program that would work well with her current expertise.

In 2023, she met with Professor Cecilia Alm , who would become her Ph.D. faculty advisor at RIT, to learn more about Alm’s Computational Linguistics and Speech Processing (CLASP) lab . That meeting was the final push Caruana needed to apply to RIT.

“Professor Alm explained that my role in her lab as a cognitive science student would focus on using biologically-inspired systems to model human emotions with artificial intelligence. The questions surrounding that are really intriguing, and something I was already thinking about with my own research,” said Caruana. “I think the work in the CLASP lab is going to be monumental for ethical, human-centered AI, and I knew I wanted to be a part of it.”

Steadily growing opportunities in physics

Boedigheimer earned her bachelor’s degree in physics from University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and her master’s degree in physics from University of Minnesota – Duluth. But she realized there were more job opportunities in her field for Ph.D’s. Once she heard about RIT Professor Shima Parsa ’s soft matter research at a colloquium, her interest in RIT was piqued. After she visited the campus in March, she was convinced.

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Kaitlin Boedigheimer believes she’ll have better job prospects with a Ph.D. in physics. She will be researching the filtration methods of nanoplastics to expand her interest in soft matter physics.

“The state-of-the-art technology here really impressed me,” said Boedigheimer.

She is one of seven students in the first class of physics Ph.D. students at RIT. The program offers a wide array of research areas including atomic/molecular/optical physics, multi-messenger astrophysics, photonics and the next quantum revolution, and physics for sustainable/renewable energy. Boedigheimer will be focusing on the filtration methods of nanoplastics, working closely with Parsa.

The new physics program had nearly 120 applicants in its first year. The recently announced National Science Foundation Research Traineeship Program (NRT) gives RIT the resources to grow the program by a few students each year in the future.

“Since the NRT is a highly prestigious fellowship, this allows us to actively recruit the very best and brightest graduate students into our new Ph.D. program,” said Seth Hubbard , program director and professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy.

These two new programs bring RIT’s total doctoral programs to 15. RIT’s other programs include astrophysical sciences and technology , biomedical and chemical engineering , business administration , color science , computing and information sciences electrical and computer engineering , imaging science , mechanical and industrial engineering , microsystems engineering , and sustainability .

RIT’s priority in building doctoral research programs is integral to the university’s future. These programs attract top-tier faculty who generate research funding and support teams of graduate student researchers. In turn, the faculty and research opportunities recruit Ph.D. students to the university.

More information is available on the cognitive science doctoral program website , or by emailing Matt Dye at [email protected] .

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To build a thriving emerging leader program, you need to prioritize practice and behavior change.

Despite the ever-growing need to have a pipeline of leaders ready to step up, many companies flounder to put together a strong emerging leading program. In fact, many don’t have one at all. The LEADx 2024 Leadership Development Benchmark Survey shows that 32% of leadership development teams have no formal offering for emerging leaders.

To learn about what it takes to create a thriving emerging leader program, I had the chance to connect with Josh Chapman , Global Director Leadership Development at AstraZeneca Oncology.

Four years ago, the company was emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic and recognized the opportunity to take its formal leadership development to the next level. This meant that Chapman’s emerging leader program wouldn’t just be new; it would be the only in person emerging leader program at AstraZeneca Oncology.

“Our great Associate Director, Jodi Taylor, and I shared a goal from the very early days which was to make this program high impact and meaningful for all sorts of participants across the organization,” Chapman emphasized, “So our team interviewed and surveyed over 30 stakeholders across several countries. Based on what we learned in those interviews and the way many individuals like to consume learning content, we decided to create something that would look and feel like a graduate school program. When we decided to brand it so that we could socialize it and gain buy in from senior leadership, Anita Okonak from our team suggested “legacy leadership,” or leaders who leave a lasting impact on others at AstraZeneca.” It really stuck and became the inspirational rallying cry for our whole program.

AstraZeneca Oncology called the program AMP, the Aspiring Management Program.

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Audience selection is a common fail point when it comes to designing an emerging leader program. Many leadership development teams will put too much money and time into nitpicky selection (for example, hiring an expensive I/O Psychologist to whittle your audience from 20 to 10 emerging leaders). Many others will fail to build out a cohort that’s genuinely excited about leadership and the opportunity to develop.

AstraZeneca did an incredible job of striking this balance. Keeping in mind that it was their year one pilot, they decided to put 22 emerging leaders in their first cohort, with plans to continue to roll out more cohorts in the future.

To be up for selection, emerging leaders needed to meet a set of minimum criteria that were measurable and objective, such as:

  • Good performance ratings for a couple of years
  • In-role for a couple of years
  • Demonstrated leadership potential
  • Strong yearly performance reviews

On top of this, Chapman and his team made sure to select people who were deeply motivated to learn and grow. “Many leadership programs fail because they select and train the wrong batch of people. They select people who don't value development, who don't have a mindset of growth.” To account for this, Chapman made sure the criteria also included some more subjective criteria, such as:

  • Do others on your team see you as a peer leader?
  • Do you love development?
  • Do you have a growth mindset?
  • Are you open to coaching?

Each business area within AstraZeneca Oncology was allowed to select 3 participants, something that resulted in representation from a variety of departments. “We ended up with sales reps, medical practitioners like PharmD's, marketers, diagnostic experts, managed care account directors, and more,” he said. And this variety was all within a cohort of just 22 people. Because we’d developed a program that taught foundational leadership skills, they all found value and relevancy in the content.

Choosing the Content: Three Core Pillars of Legacy Leadership at AstraZeneca

Three pillars of legacy leadership at AstraZeneca served as the foundation for AMP:

  • Lead: Motivate your team for high performance.
  • Develop: Coach your team.
  • Execute: Manage your business.

Here’s a breakdown of each pillar and its three core components. All were an integral part of AMP.

Three pillars of legacy leadership at AstraZeneca

Central to the content of AMP was the idea that leadership development should be practical. “If you go on LinkedIn, everyone in leadership development is posting about how ‘managing is bad’ and ‘leading is good,’ but that’s an overgeneralization that ignores critical and practical management skills,” he said. “When I spoke with countless leaders at AstraZeneca, they emphasized wanting to learn tangible things like how to have tough conversations, how to write performance feedback, and how to make good leadership choices.” AMP addressed all three. Chapman’s team blended key management skills (e.g., writing performance feedback) together with key leadership skills (e.g., authentic leadership).

Variety and Depth Drive the Graduate School Feel of AMP

To drive a graduate school feel, Chapman’s team made the program four months long and took a blended, application-focused approach to learning. This included five main program components:

1. Biweekly 90-minute calls on key topics: Chapman’s team would run highly interactive 90-minute workshops on key topics like authentic leadership, coaching, and more. “For example, when we did a call on authentic leadership, we made it a moving, interactive session. It wasn’t just a lecture. We put participants through simulations and breakouts, all in 90 minutes,” Chapman explained.

2. Homework that’s memorable, personal, and sticky: To follow these 90-minute workshops, Chapman’s team put together unique, memorable homework assignments. Emulating graduate school, they created assignments that were personal, emotional, practice-oriented, and memorable. For example, after learning about authentic leadership, participants did a reflection exercise where they thought back to their favorite leader and what made that person so authentic. Then, they actually reached out to that person for a quick interview where they asked three questions:

1) What kind of leadership potential did you see in me?

2) What are my blind spots?

3) What’s your advice for me for leading authentically?

Participants recorded a three-minute reflective video about what they learned from that person and shared it with each other in their peer learning network. Many participants and their previous leaders were emotionally moved by the experience.

3. A peer learning network hosted on Facebook: Run the same way graduate schools use learning systems like Canvas, Chapman’s team used Facebook as a peer learning network. They would, for example, give participants a journal article, have them read it, and then ask them to post a response and comment on other people’s posts. Participants would also shoot videos of themselves reflecting on important topics and assignments and post these to the group.

4. Highly involved mentors: A group of highly engaged mentors helped bring learning to life with real examples and regular coaching conversations. Mentors also helped supplement manager involvement. “Realistically, some managers will care a lot about leadership, and others will care less. Rather than rely entirely on managers to help pull learning through and help participants stay engaged, we tapped five highly involved mentors to support and coach our participants,” Chapman explained.

5. A deep dive simulation: Emerging leaders spent a full day in an immersive simulation, experiencing what it’s like to be a first-line leader and practicing everything they’ve learned over the previous four months. For example, one team member was labeled on paper as the best member of the team. “But if you do your coaching well,” Chapman said, “you find out that they’re not actually a positive, engaged team member.” All conversations are recorded and used for feedback and learning.

Measuring Success: An Immersive Simulation And Pre- and Post-Program Assessment Results

Chapman and his team measured success in two main ways. First, he conducted a before and after behavioral assessment of critical skills. Each participant was evaluated on their ability to do things like “have a difficult conversation.” After the program, they revisited each area to check in on progress. Secondly, they used the simulation as an opportunity to evaluate each participant’s skill growth.

Leveraging an MBA Approach to Make Learning Stick

When you look at the success of AMP, one thing is clear: To build a thriving emerging leader program, you need to prioritize practice and behavior change. And that’s exactly what Chapman’s team accomplished by blending together a variety of modalities of learning and practice.

Kevin Kruse is the Founder + CEO of LEADx , a leadership development company specializing in emerging leader programs. Kevin is also a New York Times bestselling author of Great Leaders Have No Rules , 15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management , and Employee Engagement 2.0 .

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