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The Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP) strives to prepare expert teachers for leadership within and beyond the classroom. Our program integrates high-quality academics with a well-supported classroom placement, and our teacher candidates are dedicated to excellence and equity for all students.

The program

This 12-month, full-time, in-person course of study prepares future teacher leaders at the elementary and secondary levels and leads to a master of arts in education and a preliminary California teaching credential. The program combines academic coursework with a full school year of field experience in public school placements.

The program takes an approach to teaching and learning that is sensitive to the family, community, and political contexts of education; focused on the needs and development of diverse learners; and grounded in the study of subject matter that enables inquiry, critical thinking, problem solving, and high academic achievement.

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Why Stanford?

Learning at a research university means that teacher candidates see up close how universities and school sites connect in theory and practice. Our expert faculty make the learning experience rigorous. Our small cohort sizes, variety of placement opportunities in the Bay Area, and close mentoring by STEP supervisory staff and cooperating teachers make the learning experience personal. 

STEP candidates bring a strong dedication to social justice and equity, a desire to work compassionately and constructively with youth, and a commitment to teaching as a profession. They also seek strong academic preparation and leadership development in a collegial, supportive environment.

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After you graduate

STEP graduates are known for their thorough preparation, commitment to equity and excellence, and high standards for all learners. Hiring schools seek out STEP graduates, who join a strong network of professional peers and become leaders in the field of education. 

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Are you a teacher educator interested in bringing a team to learn more about STEP, interact with STEP faculty, and work together to envision enhancements to your own program in the company of colleagues? Stanford University hosts the week-long iSTEP Institute each spring.

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Admission requirements.

To learn more about requirements for admission to STEP, please visit the Application Requirements page  on the admissions website.

Financing your education

To learn more about the cost of the program and options for financial support, please visit Financing STEP on the admissions website.

Contact admissions

For more information on the application process, contact STEP Student Services Officer and Credential Analyst Michaela Ruiz at [email protected]. To attend STEP admissions webinars (May-November), visit the admissions event page .

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As a Master’s or PhD student at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, you become part of a close-knit group of peers and faculty mentors engaged in cultivating the deep knowledge and groundbreaking research needed to improve the well-being of our planet and the 8 billion people who live here.

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What we offer

• Tuition and stipend support for PhDs
• Application fee waivers
• Collaboration and field experiences around the world
• A commitment to inclusion , respect, and excellence
• Cutting-edge tools to understand our planet and societies
• Internships and professional development opportunities
• Community building across disciplines

Our programs equip students with skills in leadership, critical thinking, and systems thinking needed to generate impactful scientific knowledge and innovative solutions to address real-world challenges.

Our students leave Stanford and become changemakers and leaders in the fields of their choice, from academia and research institutions to government and nonprofit organizations. Our alums are policymakers, scientists, engineers, lawyers, advocates, science communicators, and sustainability officers, among other careers. Join us to make an impact at the intersection of Earth, climate, and society.

For questions, email [email protected]

World-class faculty

The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability is a community of collaborators across Stanford University and the world, all dedicated to cultivating deep knowledge and high-impact solutions to pressing planetary challenges. Explore our faculty directory

Tools for modern research

At our school, you’ll have access to exceptional analytical facilities and high-performance computing resources. 

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Make an impact

As a master’s or PhD student at Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, you become part of a close-knit group of peers and faculty mentors engaged in groundbreaking research and its translation into solutions that will improve the well-being of our planet and the 8 billion people who live here.

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Sustainability Accelerator

The Sustainability Accelerator speeds the translation of Stanford research into scalable technology and policy solutions to address urgent global sustainability challenges.

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Institutes create a connective tissue across Stanford University and with external stakeholders. They bring together students, faculty, and staff from across campus to conduct solutions-driven proof-of-concept research.

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Degree programs

Civil & Environmental Engineering MS, Eng, & PhD

Earth & Planetary Sciences MS & PhD

Earth System Science MS & PhD

Earth Systems Program MA & MS (for coterminal Stanford students only)

Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources (EIPER) MS & PhD (MS degree is only offered as a joint/dual degree for students in other Stanford graduate degree programs)

Energy Science & Engineering MS & PhD

Geophysics MS & PhD

Sustainability Science & Practice MA & MS (for coterminal Stanford students only)

Student Experience

Our students have opportunities to conduct high-impact research, work with local communities, engage in field learning around the world, and join a campus community with a culture of collaboration, inclusion, respect, and excellence.

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Our students leave Stanford prepared to lead and engage in a wide variety of roles—as corporate leaders, governmental analysts and regulators, scientists, academics, engineers, attorneys, physicians, and nongovernmental advocates for sustainable communities.

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We Support You

We offer full financial support for our PhD candidates through fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships. Master’s level students may be eligible for teaching and research assistantships. Graduate application fee waivers are available for eligible applicants. Find out more

We prepare you for your future with professional development workshops on communication skills, career visioning, effective teaching, and more. Check out professional development

We are committed to transparency, accountability, and promoting the integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our school and educational mission. Find out more about DEI  

For questions, send us an email at: [email protected]

Graduate Degree Programs

Our graduate program aim at training world-class scholars in History.   We offer the following degree programs:

• Ph.D. Minor in History : Become a world-class historian by training with 
• Joint J.D./M.A. Program in Law and History  : Obtain top-notch training in law and history and explore complex intersections between the two fields toward a J.D./ M.A.
• Masters in History : Train with world-class faculty before pursuing a Ph.D. in History.

Over 1,500  doctoral dissertations have been completed in the department since 1895.  Student accomplishments are recognized through a number of endowed awards and fellowships.   Our alumni   pursue successful careers in teaching, research, or higher education administration at colleges and universities both in the United States and worldwide .

Fields of Study

Our graduate students work closely with faculty members in fourteen distinct subfields: Africa, Britain, Early Modern Europe, East Asia, Jewish History, Latin America, Medieval Europe, Modern Europe,  Ottoman Empire and Middle East, Russia/Eastern Europe, Science, Technology, Environment, and Medicine, South Asia, Transnational, International, and Global History, and United States. Graduate training is based on cross-cutting methodologies and approaches, ranging from gender to digital history.  Explore each field and its faculty .

Beyond the Classroom

In close collaboration with Stanford  faculty members  and  department leadership , our graduate students organize number of event series that contribute to the department's intellectual life and community.   Graduate student representatives , "grad reps", act as a liaison between the department leadership and graduate student body, actively participate in department issues, and help provide a supportive community for the first year cohort as well as other graduate students. Graduate students also engage with unique research, curricular, and professionalization activities offered on Stanford campus. 

The History Department offers 5 years of financial support to PhD students.  No funding is offered for the co-terminal and terminal M.A. programs.

Join dozens of  Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences students  who gain valuable leadership skills in a multidisciplinary, multicultural community as  Knight-Hennessy Scholars  (KHS). KHS admits up to 100 select applicants each year from across Stanford’s seven graduate schools, and delivers engaging experiences that prepare them to be visionary, courageous, and collaborative leaders ready to address complex global challenges. As a scholar, you join a distinguished cohort, participate in up to three years of KHS's leadership program, and receive full funding for up to three years of your studies at Stanford. Candidates of any country may apply. KHS applicants must have earned their first undergraduate degree within the last seven years, and must apply to both a Stanford graduate program and to KHS. Stanford PhD students may also apply to KHS during their first year of PhD enrollment. If you aspire to be a leader in your field, we invite you to apply. The KHS application deadline is October 9, 2024. Learn more about  KHS admission .

How to Apply

Please review admissions for policies and requirements for each degree program by visiting the specific degree program page listed above. Please also consider reviewing the Stanford School of Humanities & Sciences'  Guide on Getting into Grad School  to explore which graduate program may best suit your interest, what graduate committees look for, and the benefits and challenges for pursuing a graduate degree.

Program Contacts

Thomas Mullaney

Director of Graduate Studies

Fiona Griffiths

Director of Graduate Teaching

Assistant Director of Student Services, Graduate Degree Program

Department Bookshelf

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Secret Cures of Slaves (Japanese Translation)

Visualizing Russia in Early Modern Europe

How the New World Became Old: The Deep Time Revolution in America

Against Constitutional Originalism: A Historical Critique

Italian Fascism in Rhodes and the Dodecanese Islands, 1922–44

Graduate Program

The Anthropology graduate program provides students with excellent training in theory and methods, enabling them to pursue an advanced graduate degree in many subfields of Anthropology, including archaeology, ecology, environmental anthropology, evolution, linguistic, medical anthropology, political economy, science and technology, and sociocultural anthropology.

The doctoral program prepares students to conduct independent research and analysis in Anthropology.  Through completion of advanced course work and rigorous skills training, the doctoral program prepares students to make original contributions to the knowledge of anthropology and to interpret and present the results of such research.  Eligible PhD students from other disciplines at Stanford University may also pursue a PhD Minor in Anthropology. See PhD Program Flyer for more information.

The department offers a Coterminal MA degree in Anthropology for current Stanford undergraduates seeking to obtain a MA degree while completing their BA degree in the same or different department. The department also offers a Terminal MA degree in Anthropology for Stanford graduate students, either in anthropology or in other disciplines, who have fulfilled the MA degree requirements for the MA 'on the way to the PhD'.

Over 1,500  doctoral dissertations  have been completed in the department since 1895.  Anthropology alumni pursue successful careers in teaching, research, or non-academic careers in the United States and worldwide.

Beyond the Classroom

In close collaboration with Stanford  faculty members  and  department leadership , our graduate students organize number of event series that contribute to the department's intellectual life and community.  The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) representatives act as a liaison between the department leadership and the graduate student body, actively participating in department issues, and providing a supportive community for the first-year PhD student cohort as well as other for other PhD and M. graduate students. Graduate students also engage with unique research, curricular, and professionalization activities. 

Fields of Study

Our graduate s tudents may choose from the following Department tracks: 1) Archaeology; 2) Culture and Society.  Students work closely with faculty members who are engaged in research informed by a wide array of theoretical perspectives from political to spiritual. Subfields in Archeology include: cities, gender and sexuality, and materiality. Students interested in Culture and Society can focus on a wide range of issues such as: linguistic anthropology, culture and mind, medical anthropology, and global political economy.   Explore each Research Area and its faculty .

The Anthropology Department offers 5 years of financial support to PhD students.  No funding is offered for student enrolled in the co-terminal and terminal MA programs.

Join dozens of  Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences students  who gain valuable leadership skills in a multidisciplinary, multicultural community as  Knight-Hennessy Scholars  (KHS). As a scholar, students join a distinguished cohort, participate in up to three years of leadership programming, and receive full funding for up to three years of Doctoral studies at Stanford. The KHS application deadline is October 11, 2023. Learn more about  KHS admission .

How to Apply

Please review admissions for policies and requirements for each degree program by visiting the specific degree program page listed above. Please also consider reviewing the Stanford School of Humanities & Sciences'  Guide on Getting into Grad School  to explore which graduate program may best suit your interest, what graduate committees look for, and the benefits and challenges for pursuing a graduate degree.

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Lochlann Jain

Associate Director of Educational Programs

🔍 vice provost for graduate education, stanford, california, united states.

Note: Not all unique aspects of the job are covered by this job description

JOB PURPOSE:

Created in 2007, the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education (VPGE) strives to enhance the education and enrich the experience of all 9,400 Stanford graduate students. We work with students, faculty, and campus colleagues to advance graduate student diversity; foster interdisciplinary learning and graduate professional development; fund students and innovative projects; and solve problems. The VPGE staff work collaboratively with colleagues from all seven schools and units across campus to “expand what’s possible in graduate education.”

Working under the general direction of the Assistant Vice Provost, the successful candidate will develop, implement, and administer the vision, strategy, and goals of the Office of the VPGE, specifically, Graduate Professional Development, SGSI (Stanford Graduate Summer Institute), and Funding Programs. Participation in strategy development, long-range planning, and partnership development is also expected.

CORE DUTIES*:

• Develop and manage Graduate Professional Development programs by conducting research activities, including outreach to varied stakeholders within the program, assigning resources, and making program improvement recommendations that impact policies and programs. 
• Identify, recommend, and implement opportunities for new programs including Graduate Professional Development programs as well as SGSI courses.
• Design data collection methods, collect and analyze data, create analyses, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the enhancing the educational experience of graduate students.
• Teach and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses and workshops such as Grad 201 and Networking 101. Create and/or advise in the development and delivery of curriculum.  Develop curriculum-rating survey, detailed feedback on courses, and make recommendations for preliminary overview and changes.
• Contribute to and direct outreach and communications strategy related to program marketing, development, and strategic partnerships.
• Write and/or edit web content, program descriptions, marketing materials, and other program content.
• Contribute to and inform strategic program planning (including addressing sustainability, scalability, and impact).
• Coach and mentor program staff, students, and clients.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs. For jobs with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans. Master’s Degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to develop program partnerships and collaborations.
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skill. Fluency in the professional development needs of graduate students. Knowledge of theory and practice related to achieving inclusion.
• Ability to oversee and direct staff.
• Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.

Certifications and Licenses:

• For teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
• Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others.
• On-campus mobility.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.
• May travel locally.
• Occasional overnight travel.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu .

Why Stanford is for You  

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:  

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.  
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.  
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.  
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.  
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.  

The expected pay range for this position is $111,866 to $146,847 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ( https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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• Requisition ID: 105010
• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible

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Stanford Executive Program: Be a Leader Who Matters

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Reinvigorate and ramp up your professional journey and evolve as a leader in our flagship executive program.

Experience Stanford Executive Program (SEP) full time on campus or in a flex online and on campus format. This is your opportunity to evolve your career, your role within your organization, and even your place in the world at large. For over 70 years, leaders have turned to SEP as a catalyst for evolution and self-discovery. Embark on an unparalleled journey where leadership development and personal growth converge in a one-of-a-kind experience.

Drawing inspiration from the passion and unique perspectives of distinguished faculty, vibrant participants, and invigorating environment, this program propels you to elevate your journey, embrace the extraordinary, and leave an indelible mark on the global stage. Stanford Executive Program (SEP) is our only program that offers the benefit of GSB alumni status upon completion.

Key Benefits

SEP will allow you to evolve on a personal level, drive change on an organizational level, and make a difference in the world at large.

• Leadership in Extraordinary Times – From moments of opportunity to times of adversity, the SEP approach to executive education equips modern leaders to guide their organizations through any and every challenge.
• Accountability Creates Results – Stay accountable to new behaviors with strategic action plans and a full year of post-program leadership coaching and support.
• Metamorphic Experience – A truly life-changing experience, we put health, happiness, and purpose on the same level as leadership learning. Rediscover a level of authenticity and a renewed passion for “what’s next.”
• Holistic Diversity – At SEP, diversity transcends demographics and geography. We cultivate an atmosphere of collective knowledge, cross-industry insight, and life experience to stimulate change-making discussion.
• Living Knowledge – Our curriculum is always evolving. Looking forward, shifting through collaboration and discussion to evolve organically. Every year, every day, and every session is one-of-a-kind.
• GSB Alumni Status – Expand your global network, share expertise, and join our community by achieving Stanford GSB alumni status upon completion of SEP.

Who Should Attend?

• Seasoned and influential executives who are motivated to make a difference
• Senior-level leaders at large companies who are inspired to innovate
• Senior-level leaders at growth companies who are challenged to scale

Full-Time | 20 Jun 2025 – 02 Aug 2025

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The program fee includes tuition, private accommodations, all meals, 1 year of coaching, and course materials. Payment is due upon admission. Your space is secured upon receipt of full payment.

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Ilya Strebulaev

David s. lobel professor of private equity, web page:  http://faculty-gsb.stanford.edu/strebulaev/.

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Ilya A. Strebulaev is the David S. Lobel Professor of Private Equity and Professor of Finance at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, where he has been a faculty member since 2004, and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. He also is the director of the Stanford Venture Capital Initiative. He graduated from the London Business School with a doctorate in Finance. He also holds degrees from Lomonosov Moscow State University (B.Sc. Economics) and the New Economic School, Moscow (M.A. Economics). Professor Strebulaev is an expert in corporate finance, venture and angel capital, innovation financing, corporate innovation, and financial decision-making. His work has been widely published in leading academic journals, including the Journal of Finance, the Review of Financial Studies, and the Journal of Financial Economics. Ilya has been awarded a number of prestigious academic awards, including the First Paper Prize of the Brattle Award for the best corporate paper published in the Journal of Finance, the Fama-DFA Prize for the best asset pricing paper published in the Journal of Financial Economics, and the Trefftzs Award by the Western Finance Association. His research has also been featured in a variety of media, including New York Times and Wall Street Journal. His most recent research has examined many aspects of the venture capital industry. For example, in the largest ever survey of VCs to date, he and his co-authors analyze all the aspects of decision-making by venture capitalists. As another example, in analyzing the valuation of highly valued VC-backed companies (called “unicorns”), he found that these companies on average are overvalued by 50% and that many of the so-called unicorns lose their unicorn status once their fair value is taken into consideration. Ilya teaches at the MBA, MsX, PhD, and executive education programs, and has been awarded the Stanford MBA Distinguished Teaching Award, the Sloan Teaching Excellence Award, as well as the inaugural Masters in Management Best Teacher Award at the London Business School. He developed an MBA-level course on Angel and Venture Capital that he has been teaching for the past several years. The course enables the students to study many aspects of innovation financing at various stages, including decision making, attracting venture and angel investments, negotiating contractual terms, valuing VC-backed companies, and analyzing the performance of venture capital funds. Professor Strebulaev has also led many workshops and executive sessions on new innovation trends, venture capital, the ecosystem of Silicon Valley, corporate innovation, and strategic decision making for senior business and government leaders around the world. When not teaching or doing research, Ilya enjoys spending time with his family, reading, traveling, listening to classical music, and collecting and appreciating fine wine and art.

Academic Appointments

• Professor, Finance

Administrative Appointments

• The David S. Lobel Professor of Private Equity and Professor of Finance (tenured), Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (2016 - Present)
• Professor of Finance (tenured), Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (2014 - 2016)
• Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research (2010 - Present)
• Associate Professor of Finance (tenured), Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (2010 - 2014)
• Visiting Associate Professor of Finance, London Business School (2009 - 2010)
• Associate Professor of Finance, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (2008 - 2010)
• Assistant Professor of Finance, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (2004 - 2008)

Honors & Awards

• Best Paper, Private Equity Research Consortium Best Paper Award (2017)
• Highly commended paper, Best Private Equity paper 2017, Savvy Investor Awards (2017)
• Dhirubhai Ambani Faculty Fellow in Entrepreneurship, Stanford GSB (2014-2015)
• Finalist, 2014 TIAA-CREF Paul A. Samuelson Award (2014)
• Shanahan Family Faculty Scholar, Stanford GSB (2013-2014)
• The Sloan Teaching Excellence Award, Stanford GSB (2013)
• First Place, Fama–DFA Prize, Journal of Financial Economics (2011)
• Spence Faculty Scholar, Stanford GSB (2010-2011)
• The Masters in Management Inaugural Best Teacher Award, London Business School (2010)
• The MBA Distinguished Teacher Award, Stanford GSB (2009)
• The MBA Distinguished Teacher Award (shortlisted), Stanford GSB (2008)
• Distinguished Alumni Award, New Economic School (2007)
• First Paper Prize, Brattle Award, Journal of Finance (2007)
• The Best Paper Award, 13th Mitsui Symposium on Finance, U. of Michigan (2007)
• The MBA Distinguished Teacher Award (shortlisted), Stanford GSB (2007)
• Fletcher Jones Faculty Scholar, Stanford GSB (2006–2007)
• Moody’s Grant for $30,000, (with S. Schaefer) (2005)
• Award for the best paper, The Dimitris N. Chorafas Foundation (2004)
• The Trefftzs Award, Western Finance Association (2004)
• Inquire Europe research grant for euro 10,000, (with S. Schaefer) (2003-2004)
• Inquire UK research grant for GBP10,000, (with S. Schaefer) (2003-2004)
• Kaplanis Fellowship, London Business School (2002-2004)
• Citigroup Ph.D. Scholar, London Business School (2001-2002)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

• Member, Board of Directors, Yandex N.V. (Nasdaq: YNDX) (2018 - Present)

Professional Education

• Ph.D., London Business School, Finance (2004)
• M.Phil, London Business School, Finance (2002)
• M.A., New Economic School, Moscow, Economics (1999)
• B.A., Lomonosov Moscow State University, Economics (1997)
• Academic [email protected] University - Faculty Department: Graduate School of Business - Faculty Position: Professor

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• Mail Code: 4800

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

Professor Strebulaev is an expert in corporate finance, venture and angel capital, innovation financing, corporate innovation, and financial decision-making. His recent work has examined the valuation of VC-backed companies, decision making by startup investors, returns to VC investors, and impact of venture capital investments. Ilya's work has been widely published in leading academic journals and has been awarded a number of prestigious academic awards. His research has also been featured in a variety of media, including New York Times and Wall Street Journal.

2024-25 Courses

• Angel and Venture Capital Financing for Entrepreneurs and Investors FINANCE 385 (Aut)
• Economics of the Private Equity Industry FINANCE 334 (Aut)
• Doctoral Practicum in Research FINANCE 699 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
• Doctoral Practicum in Teaching FINANCE 698 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
• Individual Research GSBGEN 390 (Aut, Win, Spr)
• PhD Directed Reading ACCT 691, FINANCE 691, MGTECON 691, MKTG 691, OB 691, OIT 691, POLECON 691 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)

2023-24 Courses

2022-23 courses.

• Advanced Corporate Finance FINANCE 626 (Aut)

2021-22 Courses

• Advanced Corporate Finance Theory FINANCE 634 (Aut)
• Research Fellows Practicum GSBGEN 697 (Aut, Win, Spr)

Stanford Advisees

• Doctoral (Program) Ege Ercan

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