Fully Funded PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology at Fordham University
Nationally recognized for research excellence and pioneering contributions to the field, Fordham’s Ph.D. program in applied developmental psychology focuses on human development across the life span with a strong commitment to social justice.
Fordham’s psychology professor, Celia Fisher, helped establish applied developmental psychology as a field of study, which conducts rigorous research and advances policies and programs that improve lives.
In our doctoral program, you’ll gain hands-on experience and work closely with our renowned faculty, who have won prestigious awards and secured millions in grant funding.
Many graduates go on to work for nonprofit organizations including the Foundation for Child Development and The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Eligibility Criteria
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
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PhD Funding Coverage
All students in our doctoral program receive financial support throughout their graduate school career, whether or not it was guaranteed during the application process. Financial aid typically includes a full-tuition waiver and a work-related stipend (i.e., an assistantship).
Assistantships can be research (e.g., if a faculty member has a research grant for which the student is well-suited), teaching (e.g., as a teaching assistant for undergraduate psychology labs), administrative support (e.g., assisting faculty in their own administrative responsibilities), or some combination of these.
The type of award each individual receives will depend on available funds (which vary each year), the experience of the applicant, and the number of graduate students currently matriculating.
Advanced students are typically funded as teaching fellows or teaching associates, where the student teaches one or more undergraduate classes independently rather than assisting a faculty member.
Application Requirement
Completed applications to the Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology will include each of the following items:
1. Resume/CV: Submitted directly via the online application.
2. Official transcripts: Please be sure to order official final transcripts from all previously attended institutions confirming degree conferral (if applicable) at least one month before the posted application deadline.
3. Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores: Due to the impact of COVID-19 on standardized testing, GRE scores are optional for the Ph.D..
4. Statement of intent: Up to 900 words, submitted via the online application that provides a response to the following question prompts:
- What are your academic and career goals in seeking doctoral training as an applied developmental psychologist?
- How has your previous work (coursework, research, professional work experiences) informed and/or prepared you to achieve these goals?
- How will Fordham’s ADP Doctoral Program help prepare you to achieve these goals?
- Which specific mentor or research lab is the best fit for your interests/goals, and why?
5. Diversity Statement: Statement of up to 500 words, submitted via the online application that provides a response to the following question prompts:
- How has your educational, research, professional, and/or personal (e.g., cultural, economic, or social) experiences prepared you to contribute to the ADP Doctoral Program’s commitment to diversity and social justice?
- How will the ADP Doctoral Program help you to learn and grow within the areas of diversity and social justice?
6. Writing Sample: 10 – 30 pages in length, submitted via the online application.
7. Three letters of recommendation: Submitted directly via the online application. Enter the following information for each of your recommendation providers: name, address, email address, phone number, and institution. Make sure you enter your recommenders’ email addresses correctly so that they each receive an automated email instructing them on how to submit their recommendations online.
8. English Proficiency: International applicants whose native language is not English are required to complete and submit to GSAS prior to matriculation their official scores.
9. Application Fees: The non-refundable application fee is $70. Payment of the fee is required to complete the application and receive a decision. The reapplication fee is $25 for applicants reapplying within 18 months of their original application.
Application Deadline
December 01
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