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Karthik Muralidharan

Tata chancellor's professor of economics.

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Adrian Wolanski

Ph.d. candidate – department of economics.

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Email: awolansk at ucsd dot edu

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Department of Economics University of California, San Diego 9500 Gilman Drive # 0508 La Jolla, CA 92093-0508

Ph.D. Economics, University of California San Diego, 2024 (Expected)

B.S. Mathematics, Indiana University, 2017

B.A. Economics, Indiana University, 2017

Fields of Research

Experimental Economics, Behavioral Economics, Microeconomic Theory

Welcome to my website! I am a PhD candidate in economics at UC San Diego. I am an experimental economist using laboratory methods to study how individuals make decisions. My primary research topics are intertemporal choice, social choice, and preference consistency. I am on the 2023-2024 job market and will be available for interviews ahead of the 2024 ASSA meeting.

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Graduate Degrees Offered, 2024–25

Astronomy and astrophysics.

• Astronomy PhD*

ANTHROPOLOGY

• Anthropology PhD*
• Anthropology and Cognitive Science PhD
• Anthropology (Science Studies) PhD
• Anthropology with a Specialization in Anthropogeny PhD
• Anthropology with a Specialization in Computational Social Science PhD
• Anthropology with a Specialization in Critical Gender Studies PhD
• Anthropology with a Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research PhD
• Audiology (Joint with San Diego State University) AuD

BIOENGINEERING

• Bioengineering MEng, MS, PhD
• Engineering Sciences (Bioengineering) (Joint with San Diego State University) PhD
• Bioengineering with a Medical Specialization MS
• Bioengineering with a Specialization in Medical Device Engin eering MEng
• Bioengineering with a Specialization in Bioinformatics PhD
• Bioengineering with a Specialization in Computational Neuroscience PhD
• Bioengineering with a Specialization in Multiscale Biology PhD
• Bioengineering with a Specialization in Quantitative Biology PhD

BIOINFORMATICS AND SYSTEMS BIOLOGY

• Bioinformatics and Systems Biology PhD
• Bioinformatics and Systems Biology with a Specialization in Biomedical Informatics PhD
• Bioinformatics and Systems Biology with a Specialization in Quantitative Biology PhD

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

• Biology MS,† PhD
• Biology (Joint with San Diego State University) PhD
• Biology with a Specialization in Anthropogeny PhD
• Biology with a Specialization in Bioinformatics PhD
• Biology with a Specialization in Biology Education Research MS †
• Biology with a Specialization in Immunology PhD
• Biology with a Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research PhD
• Biology with a Specialization in Multiscale Biology PhD
• Biology with a Specialization in Quantitative Biology PhD

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

• Biomedical Sciences PhD
• Biomedical Sciences with a Specialization in Anthropogeny PhD
• Biomedical Sciences with a Specialization in Bioinformatics PhD
• Biomedical Sciences with a Specialization in Immunology PhD
• Biomedical Sciences with a Specialization in Multiscale Biology PhD
• Biomedical Sciences with a Specialization in Quantitative Biology PhD

BIOSTATISTICS

• Biostatistics MS
• Biostatistics PhD

CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

• Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, MS, PhD
• Chemistry MS, PhD
• Chemistry (Joint with San Diego State University) PhD
• Chemistry with a Specialization in Bioinformatics PhD
• Chemistry with a Specialization in Computational Science PhD
• Chemistry with a Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research PhD
• Chemistry with a Specialization in Multiscale Biology PhD
• Chemistry with a Specialization in Quantitative Biology PhD
• Classics (Tri-Campus Program with UC Irvine and UC Riverside) PhD

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

• Clinical Psychology (Joint with San Diego State University) PhD
• Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Science (Joint with San Diego State University) PhD

CLINICAL RESEARCH

• Clinical Research MAS

COGNITIVE SCIENCE

• Cognitive Science PhD*
• Cognitive Science with a Specialization in Anthropogeny PhD
• Cognitive Science with a Specialization in Computational Social Science PhD
• Cognitive Science with a Specialization in Human-Centered Design PhD

COMMUNICATION

• Communication PhD*
• Communication (Science Studies) PhD
• Communication and Cognitive Science PhD
• Communication with a Specialization in Computational Social Science PhD
• Communication with a Specialization in Critical Gender Studies PhD

COMPARATIVE STUDIES IN LANGUAGE, SOCIETY, AND CULTURE

• Comparative Studies in Language, Society, and Culture PhD

COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND ENGINEERING

• Computational Science, Mathematics, and Engineering MS

COMPUTATIONAL SOCIAL SCIENCE

• Computational Social Science MS

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

• Computer Science MS, PhD
• Computer Science with a Specialization in Human-Centered Design MS, PhD
• Computer Science (Computer Engineering) MS, PhD
• Computer Science (Computer Engineering) with a Specialization in Human-Centered Design PhD
• Computer Science and Cognitive Science PhD
• Computer Science with a Specialization in Bioinformatics PhD
• Computer Science and Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing) MS
• Computer Science and Engineering with a Specialization in Computational Science PhD
• Data Science and Engineering MAS
• Wireless Embedded Systems MAS

DATA SCIENCE

• Data Science MS, PhD
• Data Science MDSO
• Economics PhD*
• Economics with a Specialization in Computational Social Science PhD
• Economics with a Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research PhD

EDUCATION STUDIES

• Education MEd, PhD
• Education with a Specialization in Critical Gender Studies PhD
• Education Studies with a Specialization in Computational Social Science PhD
• Educational Leadership (Joint with California State University, San Marcos) EdD
• Teaching and Learning (Curricular Design) MA
• Teaching and Learning: Bilingual Education (ASL-English) MA

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

• Electrical and Computer Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing) MS
• Electrical Engineering (Applied Electromagnetics) MS, PhD
• Electrical Engineering (Applied Ocean Sciences) MS, PhD
• Electrical Engineering (Applied Physics) MS, PhD
• Electrical Engineering (Communication Theory and Systems) MS, PhD
• Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering) MS, PhD
• Electrical Engineering (Electronic Circuits and Systems) MS, PhD
• Electrical Engineering (Intelligent Systems, Robotics, and Control) MS, PhD
• Electrical Engineering (Machine Learning and Data Science) MS, PhD
• Electrical Engineering (Medical Devices and Systems) MS, PhD
• Electrical Engineering (Medical Imaging) MS, PhD
• Electrical Engineering (Nanoscale Devices and Systems) MS, PhD
• Electrical Engineering (Photonics) MS, PhD
• Electrical Engineering (Signal and Image Processing) MS, PhD
• Engineering Sciences (Electrical and Computer Engineering) (Joint with San Diego State University) PhD

ETHNIC STUDIES

• Ethnic Studies PhD*
• Ethnic Studies with a Specialization in Computational Social Science PhD
• Ethnic Studies with a Specialization in Critical Gender Studies PhD
• Ethnic Studies with a Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research PhD

GLOBAL HEALTH

• Global Health, MA

GLOBAL POLICY AND STRATEGY, SCHOOL OF

• Chinese Economic and Political Affairs MCEPA
• International Affairs MAS, MIA
• Public Policy MPP
• History MA, PhD
• History (Judaic Studies) MA
• History (Science Studies) PhD
• History with a Specialization in Critical Gender Studies PhD

INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH ON SUBSTANCE USE

• Interdisciplinary Research on Substance Use (Joint with San Diego State University) PhD

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS

• Language and Communicative Disorders (Joint with San Diego State University) PhD

LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES

• Latin American Studies MA
• Latin American Studies (Cultural Studies) MA
• Latin American Studies (Gender Studies) MA
• Latin American Studies (History) MA
• Latin American Studies (International Migration) MA
• Latin American Studies (Sociology) MA

LINGUISTICS

• Linguistics PhD*
• Linguistics and Cognitive Science PhD
• Linguistics with a Specialization in Anthropogeny PhD
• Linguistics with a Specialization in Computational Social Science PhD
• Literature PhD*
• Literature with a Specialization in Critical Gender Studies PhD
• Writing MFA

MANAGEMENT, RADY SCHOOL OF

• Business Administration MBA
• Business Analytics MS
• Management PhD
• Management with a Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research PhD
• Quantitative  Finance M Q F
• Professional Accountancy MPAc

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

• Materials Science and Engineering MS, PhD
• Materials Science and Engineering with a Specialization in Multiscale Biology PhD

MATHEMATICS

• Mathematics MA, PhD
• Mathematics (Applied) MA
• Mathematics with a Specialization in Bioinformatics PhD
• Mathematics with a Specialization in Computational Science PhD
• Mathematics with a Specialization in Statistics PhD
• Statistics MS

MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION

• Mathematics and Science Education (Joint with San Diego State University) PhD

MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

• Convergent Systems Engineering with a Specialization in Architecture-Based Enterprise Systems MAS
• Convergent Systems Engineering with a Specialization in Value Supply Chains MAS
• Convergent Systems Engineering with a Specialization in Cyber-Physical Social Systems MAS
• Engineering Sciences (Aerospace Engineering) MS, PhD
• Engineering Sciences (Applied Mechanics) MS, PhD
• Engineering Sciences (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) (Joint with San Diego State University) PhD
• Engineering Sciences (Applied Ocean Science) MS, PhD
• Engineering Sciences (Engineering Physics) MS, PhD
• Engineering Sciences (Mechanical Engineering) MS, PhD
• Engineering Sciences with a Specialization in Computational Science PhD
• Engineering Sciences with a Specialization in Multiscale Biology PhD
• Medical Devices Engineering MAS

MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF

• Physician Assistant Education Program MAS
• Contemporary Music Performance DMA
• Music with a Specialization in Critical Gender Studies PhD

NANOENGINEERING

• Chemical Engineering MS, PhD
• Chemical Engineering with a Specialization in Multiscale Biology PhD
• NanoEngineering MS, PhD
• NanoEngineering with a Specialization in Multiscale Biology PhD

NEUROSCIENCES

• Neurosciences PhD*
• Neurosciences and Cognitive Science PhD
• Neurosciences with a Specialization in Anthropogeny PhD
• Neurosciences with a Specialization in Computational Neuroscience PhD*
• Neurosciences with a Specialization in Multiscale Biology PhD

OCEANOGRAPHY, SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF

• Climate Science and Policy MAS
• Earth Sciences MS, PhD
• Earth Sciences with a Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research PhD
• Geophysics (Joint with San Diego State University) PhD
• Marine Biodiversity and Conservation MAS
• Marine Biology MS, PhD
• Marine Biology with a Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research PhD
• Oceanography MS, PhD
• Oceanography with a Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research PhD

PHARMACY, SKAGGS SCHOOL OF

• Drug Development and Product Management MS
• Philosophy PhD*
• Philosophy (Science Studies) PhD
• Philosophy and Cognitive Science PhD
• Philosophy with a Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research PhD
• Physics MS, PhD
• Physics (Biophysics) PhD
• Physics with a Specialization in Bioinformatics PhD
• Physics with a Specialization in Computational Neuroscience PhD
• Physics with a Specialization in Computational Science PhD
• Physics with a Specialization in Materials Physics MS
• Physics with a Specialization in Multiscale Biology PhD
• Physics with a Specialization in Quantitative Biology PhD

POLITICAL SCIENCE

• Political Science PhD*
• Political Science and International Affairs PhD
• Political Science with a Specialization in Computational Social Science PhD
• Political Science with a Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research PhD
• Political Science and International Affairs with a Specialization in Computational Social Science PhD
• Political Science and International Affairs with a Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research PhD
• Experimental Psychology PhD*
• Experimental Psychology and Cognitive Science PhD
• Experimental Psychology with a Specialization in Anthropogeny PhD
• Experimental Psychology with a Specialization in Computational Social Science PhD
• Experimental Psychology with a Specialization in Critical Gender Studies PhD

PUBLIC HEALTH

• Public Health (Epidemiology) (Joint with San Diego State University) PhD
• Public Health (Global Health) (Joint with San Diego State University) PhD
• Public Health (Health Behavior) (Joint with San Diego State University) PhD
• Public Health MPH
• Public Health (Epidemiology) MPH
• Public Health (Health Behavior) MPH
• Public Health (Health Policy) MPH
• Public Health (Public Mental Health) MPH
• Public Health (Technology and Precision Health) MPH
• Public Health with a Specialization in Human-Centered Design MPH
• Sociology PhD*
• Sociology (Science Studies) PhD
• Sociology and Cognitive Science PhD
• Sociology with a Specialization in Computational Social Science PhD
• Sociology with a Specialization in Critical Gender Studies PhD
• Sociology with a Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research PhD

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

• Geotechnical Engineering MS
• Structural Engineering MS, PhD
• Engineering Sciences (Structural Engineering) (Joint with San Diego State University) PhD
• Structural Engineering with a Specialization in Structural Health Monitoring and Non-Destructive Evaluation MS
• Structural Engineering with a Specialization in Computational Science PhD

THEATRE AND DANCE

• Drama and Theatre (Joint Program with UC Irvine) PhD
• Drama and Theatre with a Specialization in Critical Gender Studies (Joint with UC Irvine) PhD
• Theatre and Dance (Acting) MFA
• Theatre and Dance (Dance Theatre) MFA
• Theatre and Dance (Design) MFA
• Theatre and Dance (Directing) MFA
• Theatre and Dance (Playwriting) MFA
• Theatre and Dance (Stage Management) MFA

VISUAL ARTS

• Art History, Theory and Criticism PhD*
• Art History, Theory and Criticism with a Concentration in Art Practice PhD
• Art History, Theory and Criticism with a Specialization in Anthropogeny PhD
• Art History, Theory and Criticism with a Concentration in Art Practice and a Specialization in Anthropogeny PhD
• Art History, Theory and Criticism with a Specialization in Critical Gender Studies PhD
• Art History, Theory and Criticism with a Concentration in Art Practice and a Specialization in Critical Gender Studies PhD
• Art H istory, Theory and Criticism with a Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research PhD
• Art History, Theory and Criticism with a Concentration in Art Practice and a Specialization in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research PhD
• Visual Arts MFA

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Students who have completed some graduate study at UC San Diego and have been admitted to a doctoral program may apply to several interdisciplinary programs. See appropriate section of the General Catalog .

development economics @ UC SAN DIEGO

we are researchers and entrepreneurs working together across departments to better understand human well-being and the steps we can take to increase it

get to know us: 21 faculty members from 5 fields and 3 schools actively working on problems in developing countries. we think that development economics thrives when it isn’t restricted to the development economists!

James Rauch studies bureaucracies, firms, and social networks in developing countries. He teaches Econ 243, Organizational Economics of Development. He is Professor in the Department of Economics, a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and a Guggenheim Fellow.

Prashant Bharadwaj is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, San Diego. His research interests are in development and labor economics, focusing on the interactions between early childhood health, gender and education. His research affiliations include BREAD, CEGA, CERP and the NBER. He is currently an Associate Editor at Economic Development and Cultural Change and at the Journal of Development Economics.

Roger Gordon’s research on economic development has focused on making sense of the many differences between the tax structures in poorer and richer countries. He will occasionally lecture at the Ph.D. level on topics in taxation, and is happy to advice student research on a broader range of issues in economic development. He has been a Professor of Economics at UCSD since 2001, and is a Fellow of the Econometrics Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Marc-Andreas Muendler investigates globalization, its origins and evolution, and its consequences for local markets. He teaches the theory and empirics of international economics. He is a professor in the department of economics and an affiliated professor in the department of political science; he is also a research affiliate of the National Bureau of Economic Research and the International Growth Center and consults for international organizations including the World Bank and the World Trade Organization.

Eli asks how to improve people’s welfare in fragile states—where people and property are not safe. He teaches graduate labor economics, broadly defined. He is co-author of Small Wars, Big Data (Princeton Press, 2018).

Karthik Muralidharan’s research spans development, public, and labor economics and aims to understand and improve the quality and effectiveness of public service delivery in developing countries (with a focus on education, health, early childhood development, and the design and delivery of social welfare programs). He holds the Tata Chancellor’s Chair in Economics at UC San Diego, where he teaches courses on development economics, designing and running field experiments, and the Indian Economy. Prof. Muralidharan is a board member of JPAL where he chairs the education program, a board member of BREAD, and a Research Associate of the NBER.

Paul works with governments in emerging markets to improve the design and implementation of anti-poverty programs, and teaches classes on public sector organizations and corruption. He is an associate professor in the Department of Economics, and also a co-founder of the internationally recognized NGO GiveDirectly and of the financial technology company Segovia. In 2013 Foreign Affairs named him one of its 100 leading global thinkers.

Joshua Graff Zivin’s research interests include the areas of environmental, health, development and innovation economics, with policy relevance as a guiding force behind all of this work. Much of his current work is focused on the relationship between the environment, health and human capital; the economics of innovation with a particular eye toward the role of institutions, social networks and financial incentives; and the design of health interventions and their economic impacts. He holds dual faculty positions at the School and UC San Diego’s Department of Economics, and is also a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, chief economist for the Rockefeller Foundation’s Economic Council on Planetary Health, co-director of UC San Diego’s Global Health Institute and research director for International Environmental and Health Studies at the UC Institute for Global Conflict and Cooperation.

McIntosh works on program evaluation in developing economics, with a focus on technology and financial services. He teaches economic development, econometrics, and experimental design to MA and PhD students. He is a Professor of Economics at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, as well as co-Director of the Policy Design and Evaluation Lab at UCSD, co-Director for Global Agriculture at JPAL, and a Scientific Director at CEGA.

Gordon McCord works at the intersection of development economics, public health and the environment. He teaches microeconomics for public policy as well as GIS & Spatial Data Analysis. Gordon is an Assistant Professor of economics at the School of Global Policy and Strategy.

Krislert Samphantharak asks how financial development affects the behaviors of households and firms in emerging economies. He teaches courses on corporate finance and economic development. He is an associate professor in the School of Global Policy and Strategy and an advisor to the Bank of Thailand.

Jen Burney wants to know whether it’s possible to mitigate climate change and hunger simultaneously. She teaches quantitative methods. She is a (starting July) Associate Prof in the School of Global Policy and Strategy and has received awards including the American Geophysical Union’s Global Environmental Change Early Career Award and is a National Geographic Emerging Explorer.

Teevrat’s research is at the intersection of environmental and development economics with an emphasis on the role of public policy and institutions in helping the poor cope with rising temperatures and low air and water quality. In recent years he has conducted research in India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nepal and Mozambique. Teevrat is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the School of Global Policy and Strategy.

Gaurav’s research focuses on education, migration, infrastructure and conflict. He teaches issues related to immigration. He is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, and a non-resident Fellow at the Center for Global Development.

Elizabeth Lyons asks how managerial and technological interventions impact organizational and worker performance. She teaches organizational economics, international management, and technology policy. She is an Assistant Professor of Management in the School of Global Policy & Strategy and an affiliate of the Asia Innovation and Entrepreneurship Association (AIEA), the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA), and the Strategy Research Forum (SRF).

Renee Bowen asks how institutions can be designed to affect policy and result in efficient economic outcomes. Her recent work examines how redistribution and voting rules can be designed to ensure efficient policy experimentation. She teaches Political Economy Theory (PhD), International Trade Agreements (MPP/MIA) and International Economic Agreements (BA). She is Associate Professor of Economics in the School of Global Policy and Strategy at UCSD, a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), a Research Fellow at the Center for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), a Faculty Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR), and a Faculty Affiliate at the Stanford Center for International Development (SCID). Renee was also a Hoover National Fellow in 2013.

Ruixue Jia studies the political economy of development. She teaches Government and Regulation and Topics on China’s Development. She is an assistant professor at the Global Policy and Strategy, an associate fellow at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, and an affiliate at the Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development

Munseob Lee works on macroeconomics and development, with an emphasis on understanding sources and consequences of firm growth. He teaches courses on macroeconomics and East Asian economy. He is an Assistant Professor at the School of Global Policy and Strategy and a Core Faculty at UCSD Transnational Korean Studies.

Tom   Vogl  studies health, population, and human capital, mainly in developing countries. His recent work has investigated the aggregate consequences of changing differential fertility, the causes and consequences of early-life health, and the long-term effects of anti-poverty programs. He is an associate professor in the economics department, an affiliate of NBER and BREAD, an associate editor of the Journal of Human Resources, and a deputy editor of Demography.

Sara Lowes graduated from Harvard University in May 2017 with a Ph.D. from the Political Economy and Government program (Economics track). She is a  CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar with the Institutions, Organizations & Growth research program and also  a Research Associate of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). Her research interests are at the intersection of development economics, political economy, and economic history.

Manaswini is a Post-Doctoral scholar with interests in broad areas of development and economic growth. She studies the judiciary in the context of developing economies (particularly India), and how judicial capacity affects local firms and markets. She also works on collective action and coordination in natural and agricultural resource management. She graduated from UC Berkeley in May 2020 with a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics.

Sam’s work lies at the intersection of development economics and political economy, with a focus on how individuals and nations adapt to the challenges of diversity in a global world. He is particularly interested in understanding the barriers to labor mobility, how migration shapes culture, and how policy can mitigate the adverse effects of diversity. Sam received his PhD at UCSD in 2013 and is now an associate professor in the School of Global Policy & Strategy and the Department of Economics. Prior to joining the faculty at UCSD, heworked as an assistant professor of economics at Boston University.

Achyuta Adhvaryu is the Tata Chancellor’s Endowed Professor of Economics at the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on firm decision-making and productivity in emerging markets, healthcare delivery in low-income contexts, and the long-run economic impacts of early life events, with extensive work across East and West Africa, South Asia, Mexico, and the United States. Achyuta is also a co-founder of the Good Business Lab and inaugural director of UCSD’s 21st Century India Center. He received his PhD in economics from Yale University.

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Open date: May 16, 2024

Most recent review date: Monday, Jul 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Economics Department at UC San Diego is committed to building an excellent and diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and invites applications from candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment. The Department invites applications for one or more Lecturer positions.

The Department is looking for candidates in all fields, with a preference for candidates whose teaching ability spans across primary fields (macroeconomics, applied economics, development economics, international economics, econometrics, and economic theory), especially at the principles and intermediate level. The Lecturer will teach depending on the needs of the department. Duties include instruction of courses on topics related to Economic Studies. This lecturer will likely be teaching a few courses per week and will hold office hours for students.

Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1985).

Qualifications

AD (1) Phd in Economics OR (2) MA in economics with at least three years of relevant experience OR (3) BA with at least 5 years relevant experience.

Experience teaching large classroom sizes (100-300 students) (at least 1 year of experience) Teaching Evaluations (for at least 1 year of teaching) Prior University level teaching experience (at least 1 year of experience)

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Job description, #132151 director of graduate student financial support, description.

Academic Affairs is the largest of the vice chancellor areas at UC San Diego. Led by the Executive Vice Chancellor (EVC), it is comprised of seven academic divisions and schools, seven undergraduate colleges, the University Libraries and University Extension. The vice chancellor area also includes academic support units, as well as the units under the purview of the Vice Chancellor Student Affairs and Vice Chancellor Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Academic Affairs annually manages expenditures in excess of $1.5B, 4.0M ASF of space and employs over 13,500 academic, staff and research employees. The Office of the EVC is responsible for policy and procedure communication and implementation, resource administration, training and guidance, and program development for administrators, faculty, and staff within the EVC areas.

The Director of Graduate Student Financial Support Unit serves as a member of the Dean’s Cabinet and senior adviser to the Dean of Graduate Division, advising and providing analytical support and leadership on graduate student financial support and employment to the campus.

This position receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Works closely with both leadership from Office of AVC-RA, Director of Finance and Budget and Graduate Division to align operations with institutional mission and service to graduate students. Reviews and approves recommendations for functional programs, broad institutional initiatives - both fiscal and operational. Provides guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, compliance and risk issues and serious delays in overall schedules.

Responsible for planning, managing, and directing the administration of graduate student merit-based aid and academic employment funds of up to $40M for UC San Diego and providing outstanding services to faculty, staff, and students. Develops, implements, administers, and evaluates policies and practices for the smooth and efficient delivery of student financial support services. Consults with and advises faculty, students, and campus administrators, works closely with academic and administrative departments, and collaborates with the Graduate Division management team on graduate student financial support and broader graduate education matters. Develops short-term and long-term strategies for graduate student financial support, including maximizing extramural support and ensuring that campus funds are equitably distributed to support the entire breadth of graduate education at UC San Diego.

Through analysis and innovation, the Director addresses and resolves complex graduate student financial support issues and problems. Oversees the direct fund management, distribution to UC San Diego graduate students, and reporting of fellowship, traineeship, and tuition-and-fee payments. Manages unit staff, an administrative budget, and numerous systems applications in support of the above functions. Collaborates with campus management regarding campus-wide business policies, processes, applications, and systems to support a multifaceted, customer-centric, and highly regulated academic, administrative, and research environment.

Work during evenings and weekends may be required.

Please submit a cover letter along with a resume for a complete application.

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional level experience in accounting/fund accounting principles and theory, expansive accounts receivable, billing and loan and collection operations.

Broad knowledge of financial transactions and financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Strong knowledge and understanding of higher education financial aid policy at the graduate level, including administration of graduate student financial support (employment, fellowship/traineeships, etc.).

Strong skills in use of spreadsheet and database software. Familiarity with Cognos/Tableau, basic queries and relationship to source data.

Ability to analyze and propose viable technical solutions that align with business operations.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels. Professional ability to perform effectively in crisis situations taking a temperate approach, assess organizational needs and job-related demands in establishing priorities and managing multiple complex projects concurrently, and transition from one activity to another reprioritizing responsibilities as circumstances dictate.

Skills include sophisticated service orientation, ability to multi-task effectively in a varied, high-volume environment, sound judgment and decision-making, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, and effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to foster and nurture supportive team environment.

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Extensive knowledge of UC and UC San Diego organizational structures, policies, procedures, standards, core functional processes, and systems.

Experience working in a labor union environment, including labor union contract interpretation and implementation.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Background check required.

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Annual Full Pay Range: $94,400 - $176,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $45.21 - $84.67

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Ph.d. in economics.

The Ph.D. program at Berkeley is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original research in Economics. The Ph.D. degree is awarded in recognition of the recipient's qualifications as a general economist and of the ability to make scholarly contributions in fields of specialization. Additionally, the Economics Ph.D. program is residential, there is no remote enrollment option. 

In advancing to the Ph.D. degree, students pass through two major stages:

• Preparation for candidacy typically takes two to three years. During the first two semesters, students take courses to achieve competence in econometric methods, methods of economic history and fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. During the next two years, students prepare for examination in two fields of specialization of their choosing, prepare a dissertation prospectus, and take an oral examination. When these steps are completed, students are advanced to candidacy.
• Completion of a dissertation after advancing to candidacy typically takes one to two years. The dissertation must be based on original research and represent a significant contribution to the body of Economic knowledge.

The entire process takes approximately five to six years, although some students are able to complete the program in less time. Below is an overview of the program requirements by year and other pertinent information.

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Scripps Student Spotlight: Steffaney Wood

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Steffaney Wood is a fifth-year PhD student researching  marine chemical biology at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. She grew up primarily in San Clemente, Calif., and Silver Spring, Md. Wood received a bachelor's degree in environmental studies with a minor in chemistry from Davidson College in North Carolina. While earning her bachelor’s, Wood worked with  NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center as a  NOAA Hollings Scholar researching the prevalence of harmful algal blooms, or HABs, along the U.S. West Coast. Upon graduating, Wood received a  U.S. Fulbright Student Program grant to research cyanobacteria HABs in the northern Baltic Sea at the  Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE)   Marine Research Centre in Helsinki, Finland. During this time, Wood earned a master's degree in microbiology and microbial biotechnology from the University of Helsinki. Wood is currently advised by Scripps marine biologists  Bradley Moore and  Andrew Allen . Wood is also a recipient of the  Rita L. Atkinson Fellowship and a two-time recipient of the  UC San Diego Brython Davis Endowed Fellowship .

explorations now (en): Why did you choose to attend Scripps?

Steffaney Wood (SW):  I chose Scripps because I was inspired by a discovery made by researchers in the Bradley Moore and Andrew Allen lab groups. The  researchers discovered domoic acid biosynthesis , which is produced during harmful algal bloom (HAB) events by Pseudo-nitzschia, which is a type of algae. After studying Pseudo-nitzschia blooms as an undergraduate, I was amazed by the Scripps scientists’ work. I met the study’s lead authors at the  International Conference on Harmful Algae in Nantes, France, and after our conversation, I knew I wanted to join the project. I wanted to learn the skills necessary to explain biosynthetic pathways, or the production of a chemical compound by a living organism, of HAB toxins to answer how and why phytoplankton produce these toxins.

en: What are you researching at Scripps?

SW:  I study how specific photosynthetic ocean microbes, or single-celled algae and bacteria, produce a neurotoxin, which is a substance that can damage the nervous system. Specifically, I focus on HABs of Pseudo-nitzschia, which produce the potent neurotoxin domoic acid. These blooms are dangerous because domoic acid can contaminate shellfish, poison marine mammals and seabirds, and threaten human health. Acute domoic acid intoxication can cause neurotoxic symptoms and death in marine life and amnesic shellfish poisoning in humans. My research explores the environmental and genetic factors influencing domoic acid production during Pseudo-nitzschia blooms and the evolution of domoic acid biosynthesis across diatom genera and species. 

en: How did you become interested in science and your field of study?

SW:  Growing up in Southern California, I have been fascinated by the ocean since I was young. I remember collecting my first phytoplankton sample at a marine science summer camp and being mesmerized by the invisible microbes in the ocean water. In college, my interest shifted to environmental health, particularly the relationship between ocean and human health. This led to an internship in Vera Trainer’s lab at the NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, Washington, where I studied Pseudo-nitzschia blooms along the U.S. West Coast. This experience propelled me into a career in marine biology research.

en: What’s life like as a Scripps student? Describe a typical day.

SW:  In the morning before starting lab work, I like to go for a beach run along La Jolla Shores or paddle board if the conditions are calm! I have spent the majority of my PhD culturing phytoplankton in the lab. On my weekly culturing days, I go to the lab and make media — the solution with nutrients necessary to grow a microorganism — using amended natural seawater pumped from Scripps Pier. Next, I check the health of my cultures under the microscope and transfer a small amount of my existing culture to a new flask with fresh media. This process is like transferring a plant to a new pot with fresh soil. 

en: What’s the most exciting thing about your work (in the field or in the lab)?

SW:  The most exciting part of my work has been conducting fieldwork during an active, toxic Pseudo-nitzschia bloom. In the spring of 2023, we sampled a developing Pseudo-nitzschia bloom in Monterey Bay in collaboration with the  Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) and many others. We also sampled a major domoic acid event in the Santa Barbara Channel last summer, which caused many California sea lion strandings to make national news. Fieldwork is always a pleasant reminder of why I love what I do, and during a toxic bloom, I'm reminded of how important research is. I’m excited to share the results of this fieldwork soon!

en: Are there any role models or mentors who have helped you along the way?

SW:  I am grateful to many mentors who have guided me along the way. I want to thank Vera Trainer, David Backus, Sanna Suikkanen, and Anke Kremp for fostering my interest in research and marine biology. I am deeply appreciative of Bradley Moore, Andrew Allen, Scripps postdoctoral scholar  Vikram Shende , and Scripps biological oceanographer  Clarissa Anderson for their support during my PhD here at Scripps.  

en: What are some of the challenges you face as a student?

SW:  As a PhD student, balancing research and life outside the lab can be challenging. Additionally, managing multidisciplinary projects across different labs at Scripps and collaborating with various other researchers adds complexity. However, I’m grateful for the diverse skills I’m acquiring during my PhD, as I believe they will be valuable in addressing environmental challenges in my future career.

en: What are your plans post-Scripps?

SW:  I hope to work at the intersection of research and environmental management, applying the skills I’ve learned at Scripps.

You can find Wood on X  @steffwould .

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Ph.d. application + admission process.

Applicants who wish to be considered for Fall admission to the Ph.D. in Economics should submit their application by the following deadlines:

December 1 for all International Applicants

January 15 for all Domestic Applicants

Ph.D. Application Steps

To apply, you must complete the University Graduate School’s online application. You must provide the following information in the online application:

Statement of Purpose:

A written statement (1-2 standard printed pages) outlining your goals and interest in pursuing graduate study at Indiana University must be included with your online application.

Current Resume:

Please upload your most recent C.V. or resume in the online application.

Departmental Questions:

Applicants must include all coursework taken in Mathematics and Economics for their application to be considered complete. Please list this information in the section provided within the online application. Additionally, please respond to the questions regarding funding interest.

Three Letters of Recommendation:

The contact information (including names, street addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) of three people who will submit your letters of recommendation via the online application system. The online system will then email your contacts with instructions on how to upload their references online.

Writing samples are not required. However, we do welcome them, and they will be considered as part of your application materials. They may be uploaded in the online application.

Recommended: Your online application to IU should be submitted at least 2 weeks before the actual deadline in order for your recommenders to have the opportunity to respond to their notifications by the appropriate deadline.

Applications with late materials cannot be guaranteed consideration for financial aid packages.

The cost for submitting the graduate application is $70. The application fee is non-refundable. FreeApp provides an application fee waiver for domestic high-achieving and URM candidates.

Please have official transcripts sent directly from all undergraduate institutions attended, as well as from any graduate programs (if applicable).

International applicants

Please have your official academic records in the original language from every postsecondary school you have attended, whether or not you obtained a degree, sent to OIS. If the original is not in English, also include a certified, literal translation. Records must be issued by the registrar or record-keeping official from the institution at which the work was completed.

Notarized copies of academic records are not acceptable. If you studied in the United States or Canada, have official transcripts sent directly to International Admissions from the issuing institution’s records office. All transcripts must be sent to the Office of International Services (OIS), even if you have attended an institution in the United States. OIS will not accept electronic transcripts.

Please have your sealed, official transcripts (with English translation, if applicable) mailed to:

Ferguson International Center Office of International Services 330 N. Eagleson Ave. Bloomington, IN 47406 USA Attn: Graduate Admissions

Phone: 812-855-9086

Domestic applicants

Please have your sealed, official transcripts mailed directly from the institution(s) to:

Department of Economics Wylie Hall 105 100 S. Woodlawn Ave. Bloomington, IN 47405-7104 USA Attn: Graduate Admissions

If you are in the process of completing a bachelor’s degree when you apply, a transcript showing your current enrollment in your course of study is acceptable. If admitted to Indiana University, you will be required to submit a final, official transcript directly to Indiana University prior to your matriculation, verifying the completion of your degree and the date your degree was awarded.

Please have ETS send official GRE score results electronically to Indiana University Bloomington at Institution Code is 1324.

Note: We do not accept GMAT scores.

The Department of Economics cannot waive the requirement to provide proof of English language proficiency if an applicant’s native language is not English. The department will accept current TOEFL and IELTS scores.

For applicants whose native language is not English, either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) -- preferred, or the IELTS are required to be considered for the Ph.D. program in Economics.

While Indiana University prefers to receive TOEFL scores, applicants who wish to submit a current IELTS score should have the official scores sent to OIS for verification:

A current, official TOEFL or IELTS score report is required for all international applicant files.

• If TOEFL or IELTS scores are older than 2 years and/or have a total score that is less than 90 on the TOEFL iBT or less than 7.0 OBS on the IELTS, please be aware that you may be required to take the Indiana Academic English Test (IAET) if you are admitted to Indiana University. Students are required to enroll and pass any English courses prescribed from the results of this examination. Tuition fees for English proficiency courses are the same as for other courses; however, the credit hours earned in English proficiency courses will not be counted toward degree requirements.
• To be eligible for an associate instructorship position in future years, students must also meet additional English language requirements, which includes becoming certified by passing the Test of English Proficiency for International Associate Instructor Candidates .

After you apply: International applicants will receive an email from OIS providing them with their Atlas login information within five days of receiving your completed electronic application. Please view Supporting Documents for Graduate Students for detailed information about the required documents which are necessary to submit in addition to your online application. You will be able to provide these in Atlas.

International applicants must provide a Declaration of Financial Support Form upon notification of acceptance to Indiana University, if you have not been awarded a financial support package. Please fill out and submit this information to the Office of International Admissions directly, either by mail to the above address, by email to newtoiu@indiana.edu , or by fax to (812) 856-5378.

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The evidence of financial support will not be part of your academic admission decision, as this information is held in confidence by the Office of International Admissions. Applications received without any evidence of financial support can be processed for an admission decision. However, admission will be delayed if the Office of International Services does not have this information on file. OIS provides details regarding the next steps after admission and provides resources for living in the U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions

A: No. Indiana University will not extend conditional offers of admission.

A: No. The PhD program in Economics at Indiana University is an in-residence program which requires full-time enrollment to complete the required course of study.

A: No. While Indiana University is practicing some online components to PhD courses to keep students and faculty safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is not an online degree.

A: Indiana University has established a website to keep students, faculty and staff informed on IU’s planning and response to COVID-19.

A: The average number of complete applications we have received in recent years is 135. Our matriculating class varies each year, ranging between 15 – 20 students.

A: The following are the average scores of applicants who have matriculated in recent years: GRE General Test: Quantitative: 164 Verbal: 153 Writing: 3.5 TOEFL iBT: 98

A: Yes. The admissions committee can begin reviewing your application with your unofficial transcripts which you upload with your application. However, Indiana University cannot make an offer of admission prior to receiving the official transcripts. We ask that you submit official transcripts as soon as possible.

A: Yes. International applicants should plan to have their official transcripts arrive to OIS no later than the end of December and domestic applicants should plan to have their official transcripts arrive to the department no later than the end of January.

A: Yes. Notify the admissions team in each department to let them know which other programs you are applying to. You will be required to submit applications to each program. If you are also applying to a Kelley School of Business PhD program , you will need to submit an additional application to them directly.

A: No, test scores are electronically reported by ETS to Indiana University’s Student Information System. The scores can be matched to your application electronically based on your name and identifying information. Department codes do not impact this matching process. If you submit multiple applications, each program at Indiana University to which you applied will have access to your official test scores.

A: Yes. We prefer TOEFL exam scores. If an applicant wishes to submit an IELTS score, the minimum OBS score for graduate study should be 7.0 and official scores should be sent to the Office of International Services for evaluation.

A: You can request the TOEFL requirement be waived if you have or are attending a college or university within the U.S. for four or more years.

A: No. The GRE exam is required by a department, a waiver is not possible.

A: We will begin the review process using unofficial self-reported scores, but we must have the official scores by the materials deadline (see next question).

A: Due to various document processing, the deadlines for international applicants and domestic applicants are different. International applicants must submit applications no later than December 1. Official transcripts, test scores and letters of recommendation should arrive no later than December 31. Domestic applicants must submit applications by January 15. Official transcripts, test scores and letters of recommendation should arrive no later than January 31.

A: Applicants are responsible for entering recommender information into the Indiana University Graduate CAS. When the application is submitted, the recommenders will then receive an electronic request via email to provide their recommendation, along with an opportunity to upload a PDF of their recommendation letter to the application.

A: Yes. Recommender links will remain active even after the application deadline.

A: Applicants should log into their online application to view the most up to date information available. We will contact you via email through the application portal during the review process if further information is needed. Applicants should not email to request an application status update.

A: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are not arranging in-person visits. In the meantime, we invite you to a virtual visit of our beautiful campus. The Department of Economics is located in Wylie Hall, one of two brick buildings in the Old Crescent.

A: The admission committee for the PhD program normally holds interviews between late January and late March. This year, interviews will be held on Zoom. You will be contacted directly via email in the application portal by the admissions coordinator if the committee wishes to interview you.

A: It will vary. Applicants are notified once the admissions committee makes a final decision on your individual application. We anticipate all decisions to be final by April 15.

A: The standard application fee is $70 per program. Applications are not reviewed until the application fee has been paid.

A: Under certain circumstances. The department cannot waive application fees, but the University Graduate School offers application fee waivers to applicants who meet eligibility requirements . If these eligibility requirements are not met, we cannot waive an application fee.

A: No. We do not offer refunds for any reason, except if a technical error occurs during the transaction process.

A: No. Simply indicate your preference to be considered for financial aid from Indiana University on your application.

A: No. Offers of admission which do not explicitly outline funding are offers of admission only and are not a financial commitment from Indiana University.

A: Most students will be awarded a Student Academic Appointment (SAA). These appointments require that a student work no more than 20 hours per week as a Graduate Assistant (GA), a Teaching Assistant (TA), or an Associate Instructor (AI). First year students are typically assigned as Graduate Assistants (GAs). The department selects a few top applicants for a College of Arts and Sciences Fellowship in their first year, which will not have a work requirement.

A: Financial packages are most often five-year funding commitments. Fellowships and Student Academic Appointments include a 100% tuition fee remission, health insurance (includes vision/dental); and a stipend. The stipend will vary depending on the package (whether Fellowship or SAA) and assignment (GA/TA/AI).

A: Decisions regarding financial offers are made throughout the admission process and you will be notified once the admissions committee determines if a financial offer can be extended to you. As a member of the Council of Graduate Schools, Indiana University supports the CGS Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees and Assistants . All financial offers must be extended and responded to by the April 15 deadline.

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Master of Arts in Economics

Master of arts in economics and juris doctor, ph.d. in economics.

The M.A. is a stand-alone professional degree (does not advance to a Ph.D.). Our program is a course-based M.A. self-funded (teaching or research assistantships available) degree with 32 credits of courses. We do not require a thesis.

• Admission to the M.A. is on a rolling basis with students entering for the fall and winter semesters. We do not offer enough classes or admission during the spring/summer semester.
• Fall:  Jun. 15
• Winter:  Nov. 1
• Students who complete this M.A., and decide subsequently to pursue a Ph.D., must formally and separately apply to the Ph.D., and be accepted by the Graduate Committee.
• Transfer credit is not offered.

Apply for admission

We do not require the GRE for M.A. applicants.

Applicants from a non-English native language country must pass an English qualifying exam such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or another approved exam.

Exceptions:

• Graduate of a U.S. university (undergraduate or graduate program)
• Applicants who graduated from a university in an English-speaking country .

For details and exceptions, including other testing options and minimum scores, see the English proficiency guidelines .

Admission to this joint program requires applying separately to the Graduate School for acceptance in the M.A. in Economics program in addition to the Law School . Our joint program does not reduce the number of courses you take in either the M.A. or the J.D. program, but we do help you coordinate the economics and law courses.

We welcome applications from students who have majored in disciplines other than economics. Economics issues address a wide range of social behaviors, so the Ph.D. student will find it an advantage in a career as an economist to have a broad intellectual background. The M.A. is not a prerequisite to the Ph.D.

• Admission to the Ph.D. program is open every other year (ending in odd years, e.g., 2025, 2027) for the fall semester.
• Application deadline:  Jan.1 (for fall semester). Applications received after this date will be considered on a space-available basis. The application fee has been waived.
• Financial aid consideration deadline: Jan. 31.
• You do not need to find an advisor until your second year in the Ph.D. program.
• We cannot evaluate your application until you have completed your application and it has been reviewed by our Graduate School.

Additional requirements

• GPA: Admission to the Ph.D. program requires an undergraduate honor point average of at least 3.0 (B).
• Three letters of recommendation
• Letter of interest: Plan to explain the nature of your economics and mathematics background in your letter. Describe the content of prerequisite courses you took in your undergraduate and/or master’s program so we will know how to evaluate the courses. For example, a transcript that says you took Mathematics for Economics or Mathematics for Social Science will not be sufficient for us to determine your preparation.
• Statement of purpose: Applicants must submit a statement of purpose explaining why they want to join our program.
• Transcripts: Applicants may use an unofficial transcript for the application process, but the official transcript is required for admission and will be subject to verification.

Scoring:  Scores on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) must be submitted to the department as part of the application for admission. Applicants cannot substitute the GMAT or other similar exams for the GRE.

The following codes apply to the GRE:

• Institution, Wayne State University: 1898
• Department, Economics: 1801

We cannot say in advance what GRE score will be sufficient for admission because each cohort is competitive. However, pay special attention to the requirements for economics courses as well as math courses. More is better, but the core theory economics and econometrics courses at the undergraduate level are critical. The competitiveness of the GRE and other test scores will not be evaluated outside the context of the full application pool.

We urge international students to submit their applications early and follow all procedures regarding application requests and transcripts to allow sufficient time for correspondence, the TOEFL examination, obtaining a visa,  transcript verification and evaluation financial aid awards.

Processing international applicants may take two or more months. Once accepted, international students may require several months to make appropriate financial and travel plans. For more information, please consult the international application process guide .

Applicants from a non-English native language country must attain either a score of 550 on the TOEFL examination or a score of 85 on the Michigan Test (MELAB) . If you earned your degree outside of the U.S., you must establish English proficiency.

• Applicants who graduated from a university in an English-speaking country.

Prospective international teaching assistants (ITAs) must take the SPEAK test before they are cleared to teach . For details and exceptions, including other testing options and minimum scores, see the English proficiency guidelines .

For more information, please contact M.A. and Ph.D. advisor,  Michael Belzer .