Degree InformationDegree Offered: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (INDIVIDUAL PHD)CIP Code: 30.9999 Campus: Seattle Admission Requirements and Contact InformationContact Information IPhD Graduate Program Advisor, Kate Spoor, The Graduate School Program Website iiphd@uw.edu Requirements and Prerequisites All program materials are due on March 1, 2027. This includes all letters of recommendations and the completed PhD Application Supervisory Committee Form. To be eligible for the program you: 1. Must have a master's degree or at least one year of graduate study toward a master's at the University of Washington. Master's degree must be completed before admission. 2. Have identified a research topic of sufficient scope that they cannot investigate it in a single UW established doctoral program. Following are the materials to be submitted via the online application portal. 1. Individual PhD Program Application and Supervisory Committee Form signed by the faculty member and completed by the student by March 1, 2027. Please note that the system will not advance until this form is signed. The prospective student will fill in the top of the application. 2. Program Proposal 8–10 page (single-spaced) document that includes the following: Statement of Purpose brief overview of your academic and professional background and a description of your motivation for pursuing doctoral studies. Dissertation Plan that includes: * Your research question. * The scope and objectives of your proposed program of study and research. * The relevant theoretical/conceptual frameworks. * The methodologies to be used in answering your research question. * The theoretical significance and/or practical importance of your proposed research. * A justification of the research program’s interdisciplinary nature. * Identification of potential funding sources to support your studies. 3. Proposed Program of Study that lists, by field, courses completed and proposed future courses. Include comments on the nature and relevance of preparatory work completed and work in progress. The Program of Study must also include a tentative schedule for completing coursework at the UW and the related milestone requirements of the General Exam, research/writing and the Final Exam/Graduation. 4. Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. 5. GRE (required for Autumn 2027 applicants): Educational Testing Service record of Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (scores submitted should not be older than 10 years). Those who do wish to submit results of GRE taken within the past 5 years may have the results mailed by ETS to institution code 4854. For further information about GRE examinations see http://www.gre.org/ 6. Biographical information on the Chair of your proposed Supervisory Committee, including previous experience in supervising Ph.D. students. Faculty CV accepted (usually published on UW faculty profile page). 7. Recommendation Letters from the Chair and each member of your proposed Supervisory Committee (the online application portal will give you the opportunity to enter their names and email addresses, and the Graduate School will generate a request for their recommendations). All letters of recommendation are due March 1, 2027. 8. Optional Additional Letters of personal recommendation (two maximum) may be requested. Submit two additional names and email addresses in the Recommendations section of the application. 9. Curriculum Vitae (CV) GRE Requirements GRE Requirement: Required. Official GRE scores are required for all applicants in order to be considered for admission. The UW institution code for the GRE is 4854. Additional Instructions Please visit our website for additional information and application procedures. Non-Native English Speaker Information Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2. International Student Information Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School. Program DeadlinesAutumn 2027 - Domestic: Open Date: 01/01/2027 Deadline Date:Autumn 2027 - International: Open Date: 01/01/2027 Deadline Date: Application MaterialsPersonal Statement 2 Recommendation(s) Resume Statement of Purpose Additional Materials Required Official Test Score: GRE |