Admitting Students for Fall 2027Website will be updated on August 13, 2026, when the application goes live. | How To ApplyApplicants to our program apply to one of five graduate training areas. Review our application process and read our FAQ. List a maximum of 3 faculty whose research interests overlap with your own as potential mentoring team. |
Ph.D. RequirementsOur program emphasizes research and scholarship. Our goal is for most students to finish within five years. | Financial SupportAdmitted students are guaranteed (stipend, tuition remission, fees) for five academic years. |
Teaching OpportunitiesMost of our students begin to serve as teaching assistants in their second year of graduate school. | PlacementsOur graduates go on to jobs in academia, industry, private practice, and government. |
Living in DurhamDurham is a great place for graduate study: affordable, green, rich in art & culture, vibrant, welcoming, and family-friendly. |
