Code | Title | Credits |
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Required | ||
STAT 6201 | Mathematical Statistics I | |
STAT 6202 | Mathematical Statistics II | |
STAT 6223 | Bayesian Statistics: Theory and Applications | |
STAT 8257 | Probability | |
STAT 8258 | Distribution Theory | |
STAT 8263 | Advanced Statistical Theory I | |
STAT 8264 | Advanced Statistical Theory II | |
At least two of the following: | ||
STAT 6218 | Linear Models | |
STAT 8226 | Advanced Biostatistical Methods | |
STAT 8259 | Advanced Probability | |
STAT 8262 | Nonparametric Inference | |
STAT 8265 | Multivariate Analysis | |
STAT 8273 | Stochastic Processes I | |
STAT 8274 | Stochastic Processes II | |
STAT 8281 | Advanced Time Series Analysis | |
A minimum of 21 additional credits as determined by consultation with the departmental doctoral committee | ||
The General Examination, consisting of two parts: | ||
A. A written qualifying examination that must be taken within 24 months from the date of enrollment in the program and is based on: | ||
STAT 6201 | Mathematical Statistics I | |
STAT 6202 | Mathematical Statistics II | |
STAT 8257 | Probability | |
STAT 8263 | Advanced Statistical Theory I | |
B. An examination to determine the student’s readiness to carry out the proposed dissertation research | ||
A dissertation demonstrating the candidate’s ability to do original research in one area of probability or statistics. |
Dietrich college of humanities and social sciences, ph.d. programs, our ph.d. programs enable students to pursue a wide range of research opportunities, including constructing and implementing advanced methods of data analysis to address crucial cross-disciplinary questions, along with developing the fundamental theory that supports these methods..
Unique opportunities for our Ph.D. students include:
The programs leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics seek to strike a balance between theoretical and applied statistics. The Ph.D. program prepares students for university teaching and research careers, and for industrial and governmental positions involving research in new statistical methods. Four to five years are usually needed to complete all requirements for the Ph.D. degree.
These pages present the requirements for each of our Ph.D. programs.
The page "Core Ph.D. Requirements" lays out the requirements for all Ph.D. students, while each of the four joint programs are described under the Joint Ph.D. Degrees pages. Our Ph.D. students can also earn a Master of Science in Statistics as an intermediate step towards their ultimate goal.
Statistics/machine learning, statistics/public policy, statistics/engineering and public policy, statistics/neural computation .
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The Department of Statistics offers an exciting and recently revamped PhD program that involves students in cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in a wide variety of fields. Statistics has become a core component of research in the biological, physical, and social sciences, as well as in traditional computer science domains such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. The massive increase in the data acquired, through scientific measurement on one hand and through web-based collection on the other, makes the development of statistical analysis and prediction methodologies more relevant than ever.
Our graduate program prepares students to address these issues through rigorous training in scientific computation, and in the theory, methodology, and applications of statistics. The course work includes four core sequences:
All students must take the Applied Statistics and Theoretical Statistics sequence. In addition it is highly recommended that students take a third core sequence based on their interests and in consultation with the Department Graduate Advisor (DGA). At the start of their second year, the students take two preliminary examinations. All students must take the Applied Statistics Prelim. For the second the students can choose to take either the Theoretical Statistics or the Probability prelim. Students planning to take the Probability prelim should take the Probability sequence as their third sequence.
Incoming first-year students have the option of taking any or all of these exams; if an incoming student passes one or more of these, then he/she will be excused from the requirement of taking the first-year courses in that subject. During the second and subsequent years, students can take more advanced courses, and perform research, with world-class faculty in a wide variety of research areas .
In recent years, a large majority of our students complete the PhD within four or five years of entering the program. Students who have significant graduate training before entering the program can (and do) obtain their doctor's degree in three years.
Most students receiving a doctorate proceed to faculty or postdoctoral appointments in research universities. A substantial number take positions in government or industry, such as in research groups in the government labs, in communications, in commercial pharmaceutical companies, and in banking/financial institutions. The department has an excellent track record in placing new PhDs.
A student applying to the PhD program normally should have taken courses in advanced calculus, linear algebra, probability, and statistics. Additional courses in mathematics, especially a course in real analysis, will be helpful. Some facility with computer programming is expected. Students without background in all of these areas, however, should not be discouraged from applying, especially if they have a substantial background, through study or experience, in some area of science or other discipline involving quantitative reasoning and empirical investigation. Statistics is an empirical and interdisciplinary field, and a strong background in some area of potential application of statistics is a considerable asset. Indeed, a student's background in mathematics and in science or another quantitative discipline is more important than his or her background in statistics.
To obtain more information about applying, see the Guide For Applicants .
Students with questions may contact Yali Amit for PhD Studies, Mei Wang for Masters Studies, and Keisha Prowoznik for all other questions, Bahareh Lampert (Dean of Students in the Physical Sciences Division), or Amanda Young (Associate Director, Graduate Student Affairs) in UChicagoGRAD.
Information for first and second year phd students in statistics.
The PhD program prepares students for research careers in theory and application of probability and statistics in academic and non-academic (e.g., industry, government) settings. Students might elect to pursue either the general Statistics track of the program (the default), or one of the four specialized tracks that take advantage of UW’s interdisciplinary environment: Statistical Genetics (StatGen), Statistics in the Social Sciences (CSSS), Machine Learning and Big Data (MLBD), and Advanced Data Science (ADS).
For application requirements and procedures, please see the graduate programs applications page .
The Department of Statistics at the University of Washington is committed to providing a world-class education in statistics. As such, having some mathematical background is necessary to complete our core courses. This background includes linear algebra at the level of UW’s MATH 318 or 340, advanced calculus at the level of MATH 327 and 328, and introductory probability at the level of MATH 394 and 395. Real analysis at the level of UW’s MATH 424, 425, and 426 is also helpful, though not required. Descriptions of these courses can be found in the UW Course Catalog . We also recognize that some exceptional candidates will lack the needed mathematical background but succeed in our program. Admission for such applicants will involve a collaborative curriculum design process with the Graduate Program Coordinator to allow them to make up the necessary courses.
While not a requirement, prior background in computing and data analysis is advantageous for admission to our program. In particular, programming experience at the level of UW’s CSE 142 is expected. Additionally, our coursework assumes familiarity with a high-level programming language such as R or Python.
This is a summary of the department-specific graduation requirements. For additional details on the department-specific requirements, please consult the Ph.D. Student Handbook . For previous versions of the Handbook, please contact the Graduate Student Advisor . In addition, please see also the University-wide requirements at Instructions, Policies & Procedures for Graduate Students and UW Doctoral Degrees .
Students pursuing the Statistical Genetics (StatGen) Ph.D. track are required to take BIOST/STAT 550 and BIOST/STAT 551, GENOME 562 and GENOME 540 or GENOME 541. These courses may be counted as the four required Ph.D.-level electives. Additionally, students are expected to participate in the Statistical Genetics Seminar (BIOST581) in addition to participating in the statistics seminar (STAT 590). Finally, students in the Statistics Statistical Genetics Ph.D. pathway may take STAT 516-517 instead of STAT 570-571 for their Statistical Methodology core requirement. This is a transcriptable program option, i.e., the fact that the student completed the requirements will be noted in their transcript.
Students in the Statistics in the Social Sciences (CSSS) Ph.D. track are required to take four numerically graded 500-level courses, including at least two CSSS courses or STAT courses cross-listed with CSSS, and at most two discipline-specific social science courses that together form a coherent program of study. Additionally, students must complete at least three quarters of participation (one credit per quarter) in the CS&SS seminar (CSSS 590). This is not a transcriptable option, i.e., the fact that the student completed the requirements will not be noted in their transcript.
Students in the Machine Learning and Big Data (MLBD) Ph.D. track are required to take the following courses: one foundational machine learning course (STAT 535), one advanced machine learning course (either STAT 538 or STAT 548 / CSE 547), one breadth course (either on databases, CSE 544, or data visualization, CSE 512), and one additional elective course (STAT 538, STAT 548, CSE 515, CSE 512, CSE 544 or EE 578). At most two of these four courses may be counted as part of the four required PhD-level electives. Students pursuing this track are not required to take STAT 583 and can use STAT 571 to satisfy the Applied Data Analysis Project requirement. This is not a transcriptable option, i.e., the fact that the student completed the requirements will not be noted in their transcript.
Students in the Advanced Data Science (ADS) Ph.D. track are required to take the same coursework as students in the Machine Learning and Big Data track. They are also not required to take STAT 583 and can use STAT 571 to satisfy the Applied Data Analysis Project requirement. The only difference in terms of requirements between the MLBD and the ADS tracks is that students in the ADS track must also register for at least 4 quarters of the weekly eScience Community Seminar (CHEM E 599). Also, unlike the MLBD track, the ADS is a transcriptable program option, i.e., the fact that the student completed the requirements will be noted in their transcript.
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Phd in statistics program.
The PhD in Statistics prepares students professional leadership in statistical research, teaching and collaboration as faculty at colleges and universities and as researchers at government institutions or in the private sector.
For the most updated information on Statistics PhD courses, please go to Vergil .
Andrew Gelman | GR6101 | APPLIED STATISTICS I | We will go through most of the book, Regression and Other Stories, by Andrew Gelman, Jennifer Hill, and Aki Vehtari, also connecting to important open questions in statistics research. Topics covered in the course include: Applied regression: data collection, modeling and inference, linear regression, logistic regression, Bayesian inference, and poststratification. Causal inference from experiments and observational studies using regression and other identification strategies; Simulation, model fitting, and programming in R; Key statistical problems include adjusting for differences between sample and population; Adjusting for differences between treatment and control groups, extrapolating from past to future, and using observed data to learn about latent constructs of interest; Applied examples, mostly in social science and public health. |
John P Cunningham | GR6103 | APPLIED STATISTICS III | Modern machine learning requires adaptation and experimentation over large, expensive, and/or mixed-type search spaces. Bayesian optimization, which uses a probability model to reason about and carry out experimental design, has in the last four years seen a major shift in its capabilities and performance, and is now widely used throughout industry and academia. This course will first cover the statistical roots of this literature, its connection to Bayesian decision theory, and the required mechanics with Gaussian processes, kernel methods, and optimization. Second, the course will study the fundamentals adaptive experimentation and bayesian optimization. The third part of the course will cover very recent advances in the literature including trust region optimization, diverse optimization, latent space optimization, etc. Applications will include large scale machine learning systems, molecular design, and more. The first two components of the course will center around the recent book Bayesian Optimization by Garnett, and papers will fill out the remainder. Software will focus on BOTorch and related projects, and while the course does not expect any experience in BOTorch, some PyTorch familiarity is required. Course requirements include attendance, short weekly reader reports, and a final course project. Students interested in Bayesian statistics, modern machine learning, and/or optimization will I hope find this content to be exciting, relevant, and challenging. |
Tian Zheng | GR6105 | Statistical Consulting | Prerequisites: STAT GR6102 or instructor permission. The Department’s doctoral student consulting practicum: Students undertake pro bono consulting activities for Columbia community researchers under the tutelage of a faculty mentor. |
Cynthia Rush | GR6201 | Theoretical Statistics I | |
Ming Yuan | GR6203 | Theoretical Statistics III | Large amounts of multidimensional data represented by multiway arrays or tensors are prevalent in modern applications across various fields such as chemometrics, genomics, physics, psychology, and signal processing. The structural complexity of such data provides vast new opportunities for modeling and analysis, but efficiently extracting information content from them, both statistically and computationally, presents unique and fundamental challenges. Addressing these challenges requires an interdisciplinary approach that brings together tools and insights from statistics, optimization and numerical linear algebra among other fields. Despite these hurdles, significant progress has been made in the last decade. In this course, we will examine some of the key advancements, identify common threads among them, and discuss some open problems. |
Anne Van Delft | GR6301 | Probability Theory I | Prerequisites: A thorough knowledge of elementary real analysis and some previous knowledge of probability. Overview of measure and integration theory. Probability spaces and measures, random variables and distribution functions. Independence, Borel-Cantelli lemma, zero-one laws. Expectation, uniform integrability, sums of independent random variables, stopping times, Wald’s equations, elementary renewal theorems. Laws of large numbers. Characteristic functions. Central limit problem; Lindeberg-Feller theorem, infinitely divisible and stable distributions. Cramer’s theorem, introduction to large deviations. Law of the iterated logarithm, Brownian motion, heat equation. |
Nicolas Trillos | GR6303 | Probability Theory III | In simple terms, optimal transport (OT) is the problem of finding the cheapest way to transport a given distribution of mass from some initial location to a different target location. The problem was mathematically formalized by Gaspard Monge in the 18th century and for a long time remained a relatively inaccessible mathematical problem with little theoretical development (and obviously no computational one either) until the work by Kantorovich in the 20th century. In the last decades, OT has become one of the most active areas of research in mathematics, and many interesting connections between OT and multiple areas of pure math have been revealed and developed, showing that, despite its simplicity, OT possesses a very rich mathematical structure with the potential to trespass academic boundaries. Indeed, OT has become a powerful tool used in applications to economics, biology, physics, image analysis, and, more recently, statistics and data analysis. The main goal of this course is to introduce some of the most relevant theoretical and computational aspects of OT and to discuss some recent applications to statistics and data analysis. |
Genevera Allen | GR6701 | Probabilistic Models and Machine Learning | Statistical Machine Learning is a PhD-level course on statistical and probabilistic foundations of machine learning. We will cover statistical machine learning methods, theory, and inference as well as how to apply such methods to real problems. We study both the foundations and modern methods in this field. Our goals are to understand statistical machine learning, to begin research that makes contributions to this field, and to develop good practices for building and applying these models in practice. |
Liam M Paninski | GR8201 | Stat Analysis-Neural Data | This is a PhD-level topics course in statistical analysis of neural data. Students from statistics, neuroscience, and engineering are all welcome to attend. We will discuss modeling, prediction, and decoding of neural data, with applications to multi-electrode recordings, calcium and voltage imaging, behavioral video recordings, and more. We will introduce a number of advanced statistical techniques relevant in neuroscience. Each technique will be illustrated via application to problems in neuroscience. The focus will be on the analysis of single and multiple spike train and calcium imaging data, with a few applications to analyzing intracellular voltage and dendritic imaging data. |
Cynthia Rush & Marco Avella Medina | GR9201 | Seminar in Theoretical Statistics | Departmental colloquium in statistics. |
Ivan Corwin | GR9301 | Seminar in Probability Theory | Departmental colloquium in probability theory. |
GR9302 | Seminar in Applied Probability & Risk | A colloquium in applied probability and risk. | |
Philip Protter & Marcel F Nutz & Steven Campbell | GR9303 | Seminar in Mathematical Finance | A colloquium on topics in mathematical finance. |
Yuqi Gu | GR6102 | Applied Statistics II | This is a first-year Ph.D. course on statistical machine learning and Bayesian statistics, focusing mainly on the methodology and also covering some applications. Course contents include the following: Linear and nonlinear dimension reduction; Data-driven and model-based classification and clustering methods; Graphical models including Bayesian networks and Markov random fields; Latent variable models; Variational Bayesian inference; Introduction to deep learning and neural networks; Computational Bayesian statistics including Gibbs sampler and other MCMC algorithms; Bayesian hierarchical modeling. |
Liam Paninski | GR6104 | Computational Statistics | Computation plays a central role in modern statistics and machine learning. This course aims to cover topics needed to develop a broad working knowledge of modern computational statistics. We seek to develop a practical understanding of how and why existing methods work, enabling effective use of modern statistical methods. Achieving these goals requires familiarity with diverse topics in statistical computing, computational statistics, computer science, and numerical analysis. Our choice of topics reflects our view of what is central to this evolving field, and what will be interesting and useful. A key theme is scalability to problems of high dimensionality, which are of most interest to many recent applications. |
Regina Dolgoarshinnykh | GR6105 | Statistical Consulting | Prerequisites: STAT GR6102 or instructor permission. The Deparatments doctoral student consulting practicum. Students undertake pro bono consulting activities for Columbia community researchers under the tutelage of a faculty mentor. |
Cindy Rush | GR6202 | Theoretical Statistics II | Prerequisites: STAT GR6201 Continuation of STAT G6201 |
Marcel Nutz | GR6302 | Probability Theory II | Graduate-level introduction to stochastic processes in discrete and continuous time.Topics: Martingales: inequalities, convergence and closure properties, optimal stopping theorems, Burkholder-Gundy inequalities. Semimartingles: Doob-Meyer decomposition, stochastic integration, Ito’s formula. Brownian motion: construction, invariance principles and random walks, study of sample paths, martingale representation results, Girsanov theorem. Markov processes: semigroups and infinitesimal generators. Stochastic differential equations. Connections to partial differential equations: Feynman-Kac formula, Dirichlet problem. |
Generva Allen | GR8101 | Topics in Applied Statistics | TBD |
Jingchen Liu | GR8201 | Topics in Theoretical Statistics | TBD |
Philip Protter | GR8301 | Topics in Probability Theory | Usually when one thinks of Mathematical Finance one thinks of modeling the stock market, options, and hedging, almost invariably involving Brownian motion. A key concept is the absence of arbitrage which leads to the use of Girsanov’s Theorem and changes of measure. In this course we will of course touch on all that, more or less due to necessity, but the heart of the course will be devoted to the poorly understood subject of credit risk, taking advantage of recent advances of Coculescu and Nikeghbali. We will discuss the classification of stopping times and show how totally inaccessible stopping times arise naturally in the modeling of credit defaults. Such an analysis touches on Survival Analysis and the theory of Censored Data, especially when martingales are involved. |
David Blei | GR8401 | Topics in Machine Learning | Field Experiments, Machine Learning, and Causality; Spring 2024; David Blei / Don Green; This course explores the challenges of extracting unbiased and generalizable causal inferences about cause and effect in policy-relevant domains. This technical level of the course is designed for doctoral students in social science, computer science, and statistics, but it will also be open to masters students and undergraduates with sufficient preparation. The partnership between the two instructors (who are also research collaborators and co-authors) reflects a growing recognition that experimental designs deployed in field settings, although informative and influential, can only support causal generalizations with the help of supplementary assumptions; similarly, observational studies that draw on big data only provide reliable causal insights with the help of supplementary assumptions. The aim of this collaboration is to explore ways that innovative research design, modeling, and machine learning methods can advance the frontiers of knowledge in policy-relevant fields. While courses on causal inference focus on a handful of off-the-shelf techniques, the proposed course aims to innovate, offering new ways of thinking about what to study and how. With real-world experimental designs and real-world data, we will study how to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of modeling choices and methods, and how to use model-based insights to suggest more informative design choices. |
Bianca Dumitrascu & Yuqi Gu | GR9201 | Seminar in Theoretical Statistics | Departmental colloquium in statistics. |
Ivan Corwin | GR9301 | Seminar in Probability Theory | This is a weekly seminar in probability theory involving mostly outside speakers who present on a variety of topics including stochastic analysis and PDEs, random matrix theory, random geometry, stochastic optimal control, statistical physics and many others. |
Chenyang Zhong & Sumit Mukherjee | GR9302 | Seminar in Applied Probability and Risk | A colloquiim in applied probability and risk. |
Marcel Nutz & Philip Protter | GR9303 | Seminar in Mathematical Finance | Research seminar on mathematical finance featuring invited speakers. |
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Statistics (ms, phd).
The Department of Statistics offers programs leading to Master of Science (M.S.) in Statistics and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. (The Department also offers a Professional M.S. in Biostatistics). All programs include training in statistical application and theory, and give students sufficient flexibility to pursue their special interests as well as time to take courses in other departments at the University of Connecticut.
The M.S. in statistics program normally requires 31 credits. While it is possible to complete the M.S. degree within a year, most students will need three to four semesters. The core courses of the program cover mathematical statistics, linear models, design of experiments, and applied statistics. The program also requires one to two courses in areas of application. The plan of study may be formulated with related work in almost any area, e.g., Biology, Economics, Nutrition, and Psychology. Students are encouraged to participate in statistical consulting projects done by members of the Department. To make acceptable progress through the program, three semesters of calculus and a semester of linear algebra in college are necessary. A background in statistics will be helpful, but is not assumed.
Course | Title | Credits |
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Applied Statistics I | 3 | |
Design of Experiments | 3 | |
Mathematical Statistics I | 3 | |
Applied Statistics II | 3 | |
Concepts and Analysis of Survival Data | 3 | |
Linear Models I | 3 | |
Statistics Internship | 1-3 | |
or | Seminar in Statistics | |
The elective courses normally should consist of four additional courses, two to three in statistics and one to two from other departments. | 12 |
The final requirement is passing the Master’s Examination which is a written test on basic understanding of course materials. There is no thesis requirement. In order to be considered for a possible switch to the Ph.D. program or for financial support, a M.S. in Statistics student must first clear the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination.
The Ph.D. program emphasizes development of the ability to generate novel results in statistical methods, statistical theory, or probability. Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in any major, with a background in mathematics and statistics are encouraged to apply. The course work typically consists of at least 16 graduate level courses that cover a wide range of topics, including mathematical statistics, linear models, statistical inference, applied statistics, real analysis, and probability. After completing the necessary course work and a sequence of examinations, a Ph.D. candidate must complete a dissertation that makes an original contribution to the field of statistics or probability. The dissertation may be predominantly development of novel statistical methodology for an area of application.
For students entering the program after a Bachelor’s Degree, typically 16 to 18 courses are required. An individual plan of study is developed by the student and their Advisory Committee. Knowledge of a sequence of core courses is required for all Ph.D. students. These courses are:
Course | Title | Credits |
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Investigation of Special Topics | 1 | |
Applied Statistics I | 3 | |
Design of Experiments | 3 | |
Mathematical Statistics II | 3 | |
Applied Statistics II | 3 | |
Linear Models I | 3 | |
Linear Models II | 3 | |
Statistical Inference I | 3 | |
Advanced Probability | 3 | |
Statistical Inference II | 3 | |
Seminar in the Theory of Probability and Stochastic Processes | 2 | |
Total Credits | 30 |
Additional credits can be earned from the list of elective courses. In general, Ph.D. students are required to elect one to two courses from other departments. However, it is sufficient to take one graduate level course from the Department of Mathematics. Each elected course must be approved by the major advisor of a student. Under certain circumstances, the major advisor can exempt the student from the above requirement, if the student has had internships or Research Assistantships in interdisciplinary areas. The Department has no requirement on foreign languages. The first formal requirement for the Ph.D. degree is passing the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination which is a written test on certain basic courses. The second requirement is passing the General Examination that consists of an oral test on aspects of Applied Statistics, Linear Models, Probability Theory and Statistics and a presentation of a thesis research proposal. The preparation of a dissertation then follows which must present an original contribution to the general area of Statistics and/or Probability. The final requirement is a defense of the Ph.D. dissertation before an audience of interested members of the Department. The Department expects every Ph.D. student to strive to finish their study within four years. For students arriving without a M.S. degree in Mathematics or Statistics, the Department may provide up to five years of financial support. For those arriving with such a degree, the Department may provide up to four years of financial support.
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As part of our series How to Fully Fund Your PhD , here is a list of universities that fully fund PhD students in Statistics. PhD in Statistics can lead to a variety of careers in consulting, academia, a variety of industries, and more.
“Full funding” is a financial aid package for full-time students that includes full tuition remission as well as an annual stipend or salary during the entire program, which is usually 3-6 years. Funding usually comes with the expectation that students will teach or complete research in their field of study. Not all universities fully fund their doctoral students, which is why researching the financial aid offerings of many different programs, including small and lesser-known schools both in the U.S. and abroad, is essential.
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(New York, NY): All students in the Ph.D. program receive, for up to five years, a funding package consisting of tuition, fees, and a stipend. These fellowships are awarded in recognition of academic achievement and in expectation of scholarly success; they are contingent upon the student remaining in good academic standing. Summer support, while not guaranteed, is generally provided.
(Columbus, OH): Students who are offered the funding at the time of admission either via a Fellowship or Graduate Teaching Associateship are typically guaranteed funding through the duration of their program (up to five years if needed for a Ph.D. student or two years for a master’s student) provided that the student continues to make appropriate progress toward the degree and carries out assigned duties satisfactorily.
(Stanford, CA): Students accepted to the Ph.D. program are offered financial support. All tuition expenses are paid and there is a fixed monthly stipend determined to be sufficient to pay living expenses. Financial support can be continued for five years, department resources permitting, for students in good standing.
(Chicago, IL): In recent years our department has been able to provide full support (tuition, most fees, health insurance, and a stipend) for most of its Ph.D. students, and we expect to do so for the foreseeable future. Ordinarily, students are supported for at least four years. Support is not tied to working with a particular faculty member. At present, most fifth-year students receive full support, and most Ph.D. students receive summer support.
(Reno, NV): All students accepted to the Statistics and Data Science Ph.D. program receive an annual stipend of $17,000, a tuition waiver, and a subsidized medical plan. Students may also pursue departmental and University-wide scholarships.
(Austin, TX): It is our intention that each PhD Statistics student will be fully financially supported for four academic years, the duration of his/her program of study. There are in general three types of support: academic employment, graduate fellowships, and grants.
(San Antonio, TX): Full-time students admitted to the Ph.D. program are usually awarded fellowships that include a waiver of tuition, a stipend to help cover living expenses, and some health care benefits. The stipend is likely to vary but could be in an amount up to $25,000 annually.
(Durham, NC): About half of the financial aid specified in your acceptance letter will be given to you without you having to do anything except maintain good academic standing. The other half is contingent upon you being a teaching assistant (TA) or research assistant (RA) within the department.
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The PhD in Biostatistics provides training in the theory of probability and statistics in biostatistical methodology. The program is unique in its emphasis on the foundations of statistical reasoning and data science. Students complete rigorous training in real analysis-based probability and statistics, equivalent to what is provided in most departments of mathematical statistics and in advanced data science.
PhD candidates are required to pass a comprehensive written examination covering coursework completed at the end of their first year. Research leading to a thesis may involve development of new theory and methodology, or it may be concerned with applications of statistics and probability to problems in public health, medicine or biology.
Application Fee Waivers: We are able to offer a limited number of application fee waivers. Learn about the eligibility criteria and how to apply for a waiver .
Conduct and publish original research.
on the theory and methodology of biostatistics
to the solution of public health problems
on collaborative teams of investigators addressing key public health questions
to health professionals and scientists as well as to graduate students in biostatistics
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Browse an overview of the requirements for this PhD program in the JHU Academic Catalogue and explore all course offerings in the Bloomberg School Course Directory .
For general admissions requirements, please visit the How to Apply page. This specific program also requires:
Calculus and linear algebra; accepted applicants are also strongly encouraged to take real analysis before matriculating
Standardized test scores are not required and not reviewed for this program. If you have taken a standardized test such as the GRE, GMAT, or MCAT and want to submit your scores, please note that they will not be used as a metric during the application review. Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all required application components.
The Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative (VTSI) is an endowed fellowship program at Johns Hopkins for PhD students in STEM fields. It provides full tuition, stipend, and benefits while also providing targeted mentoring, networking, community, and professional development opportunities. Students who have attended a historically Black college and university (HBCU) or other minority serving institution (MSI) for undergraduate study are eligible to apply. To be considered for the VTSI, you will need to submit a SOPHAS application ,VTSI supplementary materials, and all supporting documents (letters, transcripts, and test scores) by December 1, 2024. VTSI applicants are eligible for an application fee waiver , but the fee waiver must be requested by November 15, 2024 and prior to submission of the SOPHAS application.
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the JHU PhD Union, the minimum guaranteed 2025-2026 academic year stipend is $50,000 for all PhD students with a 4% increase the following year. Tuition, fees, and medical benefits are provided, including health insurance premiums for PhD student’s children and spouses of international students, depending on visa type. The minimum stipend and tuition coverage is guaranteed for at least the first four years of a BSPH PhD program; specific amounts and the number of years supported, as well as work expectations related to that stipend will vary across departments and funding source. Please refer to the CBA to review specific benefits, compensation, and other terms.
Students who are admitted to PhD programs at JHU starting in Fall 2023 or beyond can apply to receive a need-based grant to offset the costs of relocating to be able to attend JHU. These grants provide funding to a portion of incoming students who, without this money, may otherwise not be able to afford to relocate to JHU for their PhD program. This is not a merit-based grant. Applications will be evaluated solely based on financial need. View more information about the need-based relocation grants for PhD students .
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The SED is an annual census of research doctorate recipients from U.S. academic institutions that collects information on educational history, demographic characteristics, graduate funding source and educational debts, and postgraduation plans.
The Survey of Earned Doctorates is an annual census conducted since 1957 of all individuals receiving a research doctorate from an accredited U.S. institution in a given academic year. The SED is sponsored by the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) within the National Science Foundation (NSF) and by three other federal agencies: the National Institutes of Health, Department of Education, and National Endowment for the Humanities. The SED collects information on the doctoral recipient’s educational history, demographic characteristics, and postgraduation plans. Results are used to assess characteristics of the doctoral population and trends in doctoral education and degrees.
The 2022 survey was conducted by RTI International under contract to NCSES.
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Frequency | Annual |
Reference Period | Academic year 2022 |
Next Release Date | October 2024 |
Data highlights, the number of research doctorates conferred by u.s. institutions, which began a sharp 15-month decline in spring 2020 due to the covid-19 pandemic, rebounded in 2022 with the highest number of research doctorates awarded in any academic year to date.
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Many of the world’s top research universities are based in the USA, so it’s no surprise that it’s an extremely popular destination for PhD students.
Although the USA has a reputation for being an expensive place to study, there are also some fantastic opportunities for PhD funding (including many fully-funded PhD programmes for international students).
This page will give you an introduction to the cost of a typical doctorate in the USA, as well as a guide to some of the most generous forms of PhD funding available at American universities.
American phd funding – what you need to know first.
As we’ve already mentioned, the USA has an expensive reputation – but you shouldn’t let that put you off.
There’s a reason why such a large number of American universities can be found among the top-ranked in the world: many institutions have huge budgets and endowments, allowing them to offer generous fully-funded PhD scholarships to graduate students (regardless of nationality).
These are a few key points to bear in mind when beginning your search for PhD funding in the USA:
With a huge range of universities offering PhD programmes in the USA it’s no surprise that American PhD fees vary a lot. They also tend to be exaggerated or otherwise misreported based on very high figures for prestigious Ivy League universities. These aren’t typical.
Actual fees vary between public and private institutions and sometimes depend on a students’ residency status:
These figures are based on data published by the US National Center for Education Statistics . As a general rule, public institutions will be cheaper than private institutions, but will charge a higher out-of-state fee to international students. This can mean that the actual difference in fees is smaller than it seems above. Private institutions, on the other hand, may have more funding available.
The best way to get a sense of the tuition fees you will actually pay for a US PhD is to look up a few programmes in your subject and compare their prices. Just make sure you’re comparing the same thing: some universities will list fees per year, whereas others may list fees per semester or per credit.
US universities don’t distinguish between international students and domestic fees in the same way as the UK. But public universities do differentiate between students from inside or outside their state. This is because ‘in-state’ students have their education partly subsidised by their state government. As an international student you’ll pay the same fee as a US student from ‘out-of-state’.
The sheer size of the USA makes it almost impossible to offer accurate figures for student living costs across all 50 states. So we haven’t. You should definitely include this in your research and preparation though. Some parts of the USA are much more affordable than others. Your university’s international office may be able to help provide a sense of typical graduate student expenses for rent, groceries and travel.
See our guide to living in the USA during a PhD for more advice.
American universities will usually charge additional fees for processing graduate school applications. You’ll also need to budget for admissions tests, language tests and your visa.
The US-UK Fulbright Commission is an organisation dedicated to fostering research connections between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Every year they offer postgraduate scholarships to talented British students to help them study at an American university (and vice versa).
A Fulbright Postgraduate Award offers the following benefits:
Fulbright Scholars will also gain valuable networking opportunities through a global alumni organisation, as well as support during their studies from the Institute of International Education (IIE).
There are a range of Fulbright Postgraduate Awards available, with some providing a fully-funded PhD degree and others only offering a one-year tuition fee waiver. You can check out the Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships on their website.
The main eligibility requirement for a US-UK Fulbright Award is, unsurprisingly, that you must be a British citizen. However, if you’re a foreign national settled in the UK you may also be able to apply.
You’ll also need an undergraduate result of at least a 2.1 (although a 2.2 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis).
As the primary goal of the US-UK Fulbright Commission is to foster new connections between the countries, the ideal candidate won’t have spent more than six months in the United States already.
The application process for a Fulbright Award usually opens in August, with a deadline in early November.
You’ll need to make an online application with the following documents/details:
You’ll also need to complete a separate application to the university you want to do your PhD at.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview in the following February.
The above information focuses on the US-UK Fulbright Commission, which is part of a much larger network of organisations devoted to helping talented international students attend American universities.
Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Fellowships , for example, offer Indian students the chance to complete a funded research placement (six to nine months) in the USA.
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program provides Nigerian doctoral students with the opportunity to conduct PhD research in the United States.
Fulbright Germany’s Doktorand:innenprogramm (PhD student programme) is a similar scheme to help German researchers complete work in the USA.
You can view Fulbright programmes by country on the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs website.
It’s actually very common for US universities to provide fully-funded PhD programmes for international students, and relatively rare for successful candidates on graduate programmes to be entirely self-funding. The ‘sticker price’ for a US PhD may seem high, but it’s probably not the price you’ll end up paying.
Funding will take various forms. ‘Full-ride’ PhD scholarships will cover fees, living costs and other expenses. Other common options include partial fee discounts or full fee waivers.
In general, private universities will have more funding than public universities (though they will also have higher fees). You can search some of the PhD funding available using an official tool provided by Education USA . These results aren’t exhaustive though: make sure you also check with the university you are considering.
We’ve done some of the leg-work for you and produced a list of international PhD scholarships available at some of the top American universities, which you can check out below.
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As well as awarding direct funding, it’s common for US universities to offer assistantship positions to their graduate students. These are effectively a form of employment with the university : you will fulfil a selection of responsibilities in exchange for a stipend or a fee waiver.
Common types of assistantship include:
Graduate teaching assistantships and research assistantships are the most common types of assistantship, but it’s worth checking to see what different universities offer.
National science foundation (nsf) graduate research fellowship program (grfp).
The National Science Foundation’s GRFP is a long-established federal grant scheme for talented STEM graduate students in the USA, providing the opportunity of a fully-funded PhD. Past fellows include over 40 Nobel laureates.
The GRFP offers the following financial benefits over a three-year period:
Applicants for the NSF GRFP must be:
As you might expect, competition for these prestigious fellowships is high, with around 12,000 applications for 2,000 places.
There are four main elements to an NSF GRFP application:
The deadline for submitting these documents is usually mid to late October, with the results announced at the beginning of April.
You can find out more on the NSF GRFP website .
If you’re a US citizen, you may be able to receive financial aid from the government to help fund your studies. Generally, international students are not eligible to apply except in very specific circumstances .
You’ll also need to have financial need, but there is no income cut-off to qualify for financial aid. Rather, there are several factors considered when assessing your application.
Unlike undergraduate students, Masters and PhD applicants are considered independent for financial aid purposes, meaning only your own income and assets are taken into account, as opposed to your parents’.
The types of federal aid available for postgraduate students include:
Loans available for Masters students include Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Direct PLUS Loans .
For Direct Unsubsidized Loans , your university determines how much money you’re eligible to receive, up to an upper limit that depends on your personal circumstances. Find out more about Direct Unsubsidized Loan limits. Interest rates are currently set at 7.05% for the 2023-24 year.
Direct PLUS Loans don’t award a set amount. Instead, you can borrow up to the full cost of your Masters programme, minus any other forms of financial support you are receiving for it. Interest rates are set at 8.05% for the 2023-24 year.
To apply, you’ll need to be studying a course at 50% intensity or more (part-time programmes are eligible for direct plus loans, provided you study on a ‘half-time’ basis or greater). You’ll also need a good credit history to apply a Direct PLUS loan. You won’t normally be able to receive a Direct PLUS Loan if you have a record of credit default or overdue debt for existing loans. In some cases, a parent or other US citizen may endorse your application as a guarantor.
As a Masters student you won’t repay your loan until six months after you cease to be enrolled on your course. Note that this repayment period will normally still come into effect if you exit your graduate programme early.
Actual repayment plans vary, but you can view a set of guides from the US Department of Education .
Federal work study provides part-time jobs for US students who have financial need, to help them cover their living costs and tuition fees.
Roles can be on or off campus, and where possible related to your field of study. Off-campus jobs are generally for nonprofit organisations or public agencies, and must be performed in the public interest.
Postgraduate students may be paid by the hour or by salary, depending on the type of role performed. How many hours you’re allowed to work will be determined by your university’s financial aid office.
Federal work-study is generally not available for international students, but there are other ways to earn money alongside your studies. We cover this in our guide to working in the USA as a student .
To apply for financial aid, you’ll need to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Filling in the FAFSA involves creating an online account and receiving a unique FSA ID.
You should have access to the following documents and information when filling in the FAFSA:
The FAFSA form for becomes available for course starting the following year on 1 October annually. So if you’re planning to study a Masters or PhD starting in Autumn 2024, you’ll be able to fill in the FAFSA from 1 October 2023 .
The FAFSA deadline for 2023-24 is 30 June 2024 .
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