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The University of Pittsburgh's social work doctoral program is among the oldest and most-respected in the United States. Our full time program is highly competitive, and we accept 5-8 students each year. Students are fully funded with tuition and stipend support for four years of study. Tuition support includes health insurance, and our wonderful Social Work Library is part of Pitt's world-class University Library System. The doctoral program is open to applicants who have demonstrated intellectual capacity, critical thinking skills, and potential for research and scholarship. Admission to the program is for the fall term only and the deadline for the application is December 15.  To apply to the program, please access our  online application . Log into your online application frequently to monitor your progress.

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Research training is at the core of our program. Students develop mastery of:

A substantive area, providing the foundation for advanced social work research

Theoretical perspectives that furnish insight about social issues, social welfare, and social work practice

Research that identifies causes, dynamics, and outcomes of social work practice and interventions

Various research methods that enable the students to build and advance knowledge relevant to the field of social work and to excel as researchers and teachers at leading academic and social welfare institutions around the world

Teaching methods that actively engage the next generation of scholars and practitioners in building the social work knowledge base and in identifying effective, evidence-based practice

Communication skills that scholars use to raise awareness of important social issues and to disseminate findings of their own scholarship

• Mentorship is an important component of the doctoral program. Incoming students are matched with faculty members who share their research interests and can provide support in the areas of research, career preparation, and other areas throughout the doctoral program journey. 

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• The program recruited the most diverse incoming class for 2021-22 with more than 83% AHANA students.
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• The Pinderhughes Fellowship offers additional financial support to Black doctoral students.

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• Students are encouraged and financially supported to submit abstracts to national research conferences. 63% of the doctoral students had papers accepted for presentation at SSWR in 2020. 
• Students have opportunities to participate in informal research groups with other SSW doctoral students across cohorts who share research interests.
• Students have co-authored articles and co-presented at conferences in areas such as immigration, aging, adoption, and food security.

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• Students develop strong teaching skills through required teaching courses, teaching practicums, paid teaching assistantships, and adjunct teaching opportunities.
• Many of our doctoral students complete the Apprenticeship in College Teaching offered through BC’s Center for Teaching Excellence.

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The fulltime PhD in Social Work program typically takes four years. Each student is assigned a faculty mentor with similar research interests. Students spend two years gaining research skills, then two years conducting independent scholarly research.

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Management of dissertations at Boston College is online-only. The public dissemination of research fits with university social justice values supporting global access to scholarship. The University policy with regard to dissertations is as follows:

All final dissertations must be submitted and published online through ProQuest/UMI, as well as BC’s open access institutional repository, by the University required deadline.

The ProQuest ETD Administrator system is used for student submission, school administration approval, and library management of the process, as it is at the vast majority of Carnegie Tier 1 schools. BC also supports an institutional repository (IR) as its system of record, in which we are legally obligated to preserve all dissertations, and where materials are made available Open Access online according to Creative Commons licensing of the student’s choosing. For both repositories, embargoes may be placed for up to two years. Embargoes can be extended up to five years with school approval. Each system carries its own set of licenses, terms and options (e.g. ProQuest license, BC IR license.)

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The PhD program produces scholars who work interdisciplinarily through epistemologically diverse, research-intensive study and prepares future social work educators through instruction in sound pedagogical practice and mentored experiential learning.

Degree Type: Doctoral

Degree Program Code: PHD_SOWK

Degree Program Summary:

The University of Georgia PhD Program in Social Work provides the professional social worker the opportunity to gain advanced training in scientific research and program evaluation skills, for the purposes of developing knowledge that promotes social justice. The mission of the PhD Program draws upon two important areas of concern to the profession of social work: evidence-based knowledge about human behavior and social problems, and the applications of such knowledge through practice. Recognizing that MSW education is designed to prepare practitioners for our field, the emphasis of the PhD Program is upon the development and dissemination of evidence-based knowledge to undergird effective practice throughout the profession.

The Ph.D. Program at the UGA School of Social Work began in 1990 and has produced over 90 graduates, most of whom have gone on to assume academic, research or administrative positions. The program prepares social work professionals for careers in academic research settings and for practice in program evaluation and other forms of scientific research in the public and private sectors. The overall goals are to help students acquire the research skills necessary to develop original research studies that have direct applications to social work practice. In addition, we emphasize learning about teaching so that our graduates are able to provide quality instruction to the next generation of social work students.

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The Ph.D. curriculum is a series of required research courses, two research practica, other courses in the School of Social Work, three courses in statistics and advised cognates taken outside the School. Ph.D. students also sign up for course hours that match the following events: Comprehensive Examinations, Prospectus Defense, and Dissertation Defense. While there has been great variance in the length of time needed to finish the program, future full-time students should plan to complete the Ph.D. Program in 3-4 years. We also offer a part-time option that uses individual advisement to plan the student’s program of study.

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About the PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences Program

The PhD program in Social and Behavioral Sciences is designed for individuals seeking training for careers as social and behavioral scientists, health educators, and health promotion or communication specialists in the public health arena. The curriculum centers on the application of social and behavioral science perspectives to research on contemporary health problems, with a focus on understanding and influencing the social contexts and behaviors relevant to health. In addition to coursework, students complete a written exam at the end of the first year and gain experience in research skills and approaches. With faculty guidance, students develop and present a dissertation protocol in an oral exam. The final dissertation defense is conducted as an oral exam that includes a public seminar.

The program provides rigorous training in research methodology, theory, and program design and evaluation. Research is primarily focused in two areas—health education and communication, and social and psychological influences on health.

PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences Program Highlights

Interdisciplinary theory.

with multi-level perspective

Rigorous methods

with practical application to contemporary health problems

Application of behavioral and social science perspectives

with attention to context

Community engagement

to understand and influence health behaviors that are risk factors in disease and illness

What Can You Do With a Graduate Degree In Social and Behavioral Sciences?

Sample careers.

• Postdoctoral Fellow
• Research Public Health Analyst
• Social Scientist, Food and Drug Administration Center for Tobacco Products
• Health Scientist-Alcohol Program
• Project Director
• Senior Communications Adviser
• Tenure Track Faculty
• Senior Program Officer
• Director of Clinical and Academic Research
• Senior Consultant
• Research and Evaluation Officer
• Program Director, Department of Public Health

Curriculum for the PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences

Browse an overview of the requirements for this PhD program in the JHU  Academic Catalogue , explore all course offerings in the Bloomberg School  Course Directory , and find many more details in the program's Student Handbook . 

Research Areas

The emphasis of the curriculum is on the application of behavioral and social science perspectives to research on contemporary health problems. Understanding and influencing health behaviors that are risk factors in disease and illness, as well as behaviors that can be considered protective and health enhancing, are strengths of the program.

Rigorous training in research methods and program design and evaluation are also key elements of the curriculum. The program focuses its research in the following areas.

This area focuses on the application of principles from education, communication, behavioral, social science and psychological theories to encourage health behaviors conducive to optimal health in individuals, groups and communities. Students are exposed to current research on health education and communication, with particular focus on multilevel, ecological models of health and health behavior, design and evaluation of multifaceted intervention programs and patient-provider communication.

This area focuses on social and psychological factors and processes in the etiology and prevalence of disease in health-care-seeking behavior, disease prevention, long-term care and rehabilitation. Students are exposed to current research on health knowledge, attitudes and beliefs; social and psychological factors in disease etiology; risk reduction; and cultural influences in public health, including cross-cultural and multilevel studies.

Admissions Requirements

For general admissions requirements, please visit the How to Apply page.

Standardized Test Scores

Standardized test scores (GRE) are  optional  for this program. The admissions committee will make no assumptions if a standardized test score is omitted from an application, but will require evidence of quantitative/analytical ability through other application components such as academic transcripts and/or supplemental questions.  Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all application components.

Program Faculty Spotlight

Katherine Clegg Smith

Katherine Clegg Smith, PhD, MA, is a sociologist who examines health experiences and health communication, with a research focus on cancer and chronic disease.

Carl Latkin

Carl Latkin, PhD, conducts biobehavioral interventions for disadvantaged communities, with a focus on social networks, substance use, infectious diseases, and mental health.

Roland J. Thorpe, Jr.

Roland J. Thorpe, Jr., PhD, MS, is a gerontologist and social epidemiologist with nationally-recognized expertise in minority aging, men’s health, and place-based disparities.

Carol R. Underwood

Carol Underwood, PhD '93, MA, MA, studies the role of gender, social class, and marginalization in global health outcomes to contribute to the wellbeing of populations.

Get to Know Our Current Doctoral Students

Learn more about our doctoral students' research interests, publications, and more through our HBS doctoral student pages.

Full-time PhD students matriculating in or after 2022 will receive the following support for the first four years of the program: full tuition and matriculation fee, individual health insurance, University Health Services clinic fee, vision insurance, and dental insurance.

Need-Based Relocation Grants Students who  are admitted to PhD programs at JHU  starting in Fall 2023 or beyond can apply to receive a $1500 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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Joint phd program in social work and social science, joint phd program funding.

The Joint Program provides all incoming doctoral students with a multi-year funding package.

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Curricula vitae and research summaries for doctoral students from the U-M SSW Joint Doctoral Program.

As a Joint PhD student, you will be a member of a select group of outstanding scholars and researchers who study, collaborate and work in an interdisciplinary environment. Joint PhD students earn an interdisciplinary degree in Social Work and one of four social science fields. Joint PhD students reflect the populations they serve and address society’s challenging issues through scientifically rigorous social and behavioral research.

Social Work/Social Science Joint PhD

Joint PhD students earn an interdisciplinary degree in Social Work and one of three social science fields:

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U-M faculty create a robust interdisciplinary culture and formulate solutions to serious worldwide problems. Together, Joint PhD students mentored by faculty tackle society’s most pressing problems- poverty, homelessness, mental illness, violence towards children and addiction to name a few. U-M faculty empower students to extend their reach, deepen their impact and create real social change.

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• Generous scholarships (minimum of 5 terms full scholarship)
• Funded teaching and research opportunities
• Opportunities for international collaborations and research
• Funded health care plan

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PhD in Social Work

Preparing the next generation of social work and social welfare scholars and leaders.

Our students develop core competencies that are integral to contemporary social work practice, teaching, and research. The critical linkages between social work and social science research, theory, and practice build upon our faculty  strengths and expertise, and grow through interdisciplinary collaborations and expertise in areas such as health, mental health, trauma, addictions, child welfare, and aging. The PhD in Social Work program offers an opportunity for students to work with, and learn from, these leaders and to pursue a multi-method and highly individualized course of study.

The core curriculum requires a mixed methods foundation, grounding in social work values and a social justice lens, and training in teaching excellence. Student knowledge is deepened through hands-on teaching-practicum experience, the development of a specialization area, and mentored research training. These integrated experiences provide a rich educational foundation for social work leadership in academic, policy, research, and practice arenas.

Please Note: The PhD Program in Social Work no longer requires that applicants take the GRE or MAT exams.

For further information about the PhD program, request information below or contact Daniel P. Miller , Director of the PhD Program in Social Work, at [email protected] .

Doctorate in Clinical Social Work

Applications for Fall 2024 admission are now open! Ready to Apply?

Enhancing Clinical Leadership Skills In Academia | Supervision | Practice Theories |  Anti-Oppressive Practice

The NYU Silver DSW Program in Clinical Social Work is a practice-oriented doctoral degree designed to prepare professionally licensed students for leadership roles in academic and agency settings. By promoting practice-relevant scholarship, graduates will develop new clinical social work knowledge to advance anti-oppressive praxis toward human rights and social justice.

Building on the NYU Silver School of Social Work’s reputation for excellence in clinical social work education, the DSW Program offers theoretical, evidence-based practice, research, and policy coursework. Additionally, the program provides writing workshops and a choice of a teaching or supervisory internship geared towards the enhancement of advanced clinical practice knowledge and skills. The unique aspects of the program are designed to develop clinical academic leadership skills, prepare students to produce publishable papers under the direction of an advisor, and present at professional conferences.

Kirk “Jae” James , LMSW, DSW Clinical Assistant Professor and DSW Program Director

Gillian O’Shea Brown, DSW ’21    

Jessica Chock-Goldman, DSW ’21    

Lena Greene, DSW ’18 Deputy Director of NYC Human Resources Administration Office of Substance Use Policy, Planning, and Monitoring

Please email the DSW Program office for additional information, or call (212) 998-4352.

Please visit our commencement page for all information regarding the  ceremony for Class of 2024 PhD, DSW, MSW and MSN graduates. 

Fall 2024 On-Campus MSW Application FINAL Deadline: July 16, 2024

Welcome Prospective PhD Students

We appreciate your interest in the PhD program at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. We invite applications from diverse, bright and passionate individuals who are committed to a high level of achievement in their academic, personal and professional lives.

Our program is considered one of the best in the United States in preparing scholars for advanced research careers in social work. As such, the PhD candidate selection process is rigorous, reflecting our emphasis on academic achievement, initiative and motivation. Our goal is to make students competitive for the best available positions here and abroad.

What are the basic requirements for admission to the doctoral program? Candidates must have a master’s degree in social work or related field, excellent undergraduate and graduate academic records, and participation in independent research. International applicants must also have a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

What materials are required for the PhD application? All applicants must submit a Graduate Admission Application , statement of purpose, resume, transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, four letters of recommendation, TOEFL scores (international students only), evidence of financial support (international students only), PhD information form, PhD career plans and goals form, and scholarly writing sample. Further admissions information and downloadable admissions materials may be found in our Application Process section.

Is a Master of Social Work (MSW) required for admission to the doctoral program? A Master of Social Work (MSW) is strongly encouraged for potential applicants because it shows a thorough understanding of the field of social work. However, we will also consider a master’s degree from a related field (sociology, psychology, etc.). Applicants without a master’s degree can apply to the school’s MSW program.

Do you offer the PhD program online? No, the PhD program is not offered online. You must be a full-time student at the University Park Campus.

Does the doctoral program accept transfer students? On the rare occasion that we accept transfer students from another doctoral program, their applications are reviewed by the doctoral committee on a case-by-case basis. All transfer students must apply through regular admission to the PhD program. Each transfer student application is then individually reviewed to evaluate courses already taken and determine a possible course of action. The transfer of post-master’s degree doctoral course work from another institution will only be considered if a grade of B or higher (A=4.0) has been obtained, and the course has been completed within the last five years. Transfer of credits must be petitioned and approved by both the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and the graduate school. For complete transfer credit information, please refer to the USC Catalogue .

What if I previously applied to the PhD program? If you previously applied to the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work PhD program, you must submit a new Graduate Admission Application and PhD Information form. If you applied within the last two years and are satisfied with the materials you previously submitted, you have the option to use the previously submitted letters of recommendation, TOEFL scores, and transcripts for your current application. TOEFL test scores (for international applicants only) must be taken within two years of the application deadline.

Do you accept part-time students? Due to the rigorous and demanding requirements of the doctoral program, we do not accept part-time students. Students are required to be full-time on the University Park Campus.

Who is required to take the TOEFL? All international applicants must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), with the exception of applicants who earned both their bachelor’s and master's degrees in the United States.

Is the GRE required?  The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is no longer required for admission to our doctoral program.

What is the profile of the incoming doctoral class? The USC Graduate School is committed to providing detailed information on the inputs, outcomes, and overall characteristics of its PhD programs, for the purposes of full transparency and to support informed decision-making. It can be viewed at their website:  https://graduateschool.usc.edu/about-us/phd-program-characteristics/

When should I apply? All application materials must be received by the university by December 1 to be considered priority applications. Completed application materials will be accepted until January 1 , but they will be considered late and may not be reviewed for admission for the next fall. Visit the Application Process .

Is it possible to send my application materials in several installments? No.  Application materials for admission are ONLY available online in Graduate Admission Application . Please visit the Application Process for the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work in the PhD Program.

How long does it take to process my application? It is crucial to have part one and part two application materials received at the university by December 1. It takes about 30 days for part one application materials to be processed by the USC Office of Graduate Admission and uploaded to the system for review. It will take another four to six weeks for the school to review all application materials.

How can I be sure that all my application materials have been received? The PhD program will send you an email confirmation after January 1 about the status of your application materials. Please make sure you have an updated email address on file. You may also receive a notification from the USC Office of Graduate Admission about outstanding application materials. Please respond promptly to requests for information and materials from both offices.

When should I expect to hear about my admission decision? The doctoral committee will review applications for fall admission in late January. Those applicants we are interested in admitting will be invited to an all-day campus visit in late March. Official admission letter notifications will be sent by early April.

What can I do to improve my chances for acceptance? Strong applicants typically show great academic promise, as evidenced by above average achievement in undergraduate and professional education, participation in research and publications, professional competence as demonstrated through substantial experience and contributions to the social work field, above average TOEFL scores, and above average grade point average.

What if I previously applied to the PhD program? If you previously applied to the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work PhD program, you must submit a new Graduate Admission Application and PhD Information form. If you applied within the last two years and are satisfied with the materials you previously submitted, you have the option to use the previously submitted letters of recommendation, TOEFL scores and transcripts for your current application. TOEFL test scores (for international applicants only) must be taken within two years of the application deadline.

Is the GRE required?  The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is no longer required for admission to our doctoral program.  

How can I be sure that all my application materials have been received? The PhD program will send you an email confirmation after January 1 about the status of your application materials. Please make sure you have an updated email address on file. You may also receive a notification from the USC Office of Graduate Admission about outstanding applications materials. Please respond promptly to requests for information and materials from both offices.

Learn about admission process to the PhD program at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and criteria requirements. All application materials must be received by the university by December 1 to be considered priority applications.  Learn More .

Learn about the additional admissions criteria and documentation required as part of the PhD application process as an international applicants (those who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States). Learn More

All incoming students All accepted and admitted students in the program and who remain in good academic standing receive financial assistance for the first four years, amounting to $200,000. Learn More .

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Contact Us Office of PhD Admission USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work 669 W. 34th Street Los Angeles, CA 90089-0411 [email protected]

Malinda Sampson PhD Program Manager 213.821.7657 [email protected]

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Fully funded phd programs in social work 2024.

Are you holding Master’s degree in Social Work and looking for fully funded PhD positions in Social Work? Multiple Universities invite online application for multiple fully funded PhD Programs / fully funded PhD positions in various research areas.

Candidates interested in fully funded PhD positions can check the details and may apply as soon as possible. Interested and eligible applicants may submit their online application for PhD programs via the University’s Online Application Portal. 

1. Fully Funded PhD in Social Work at University of Texas at Austin

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The University of Texas at Austin provides a PhD in Social Work that is fully funded. The goal of the Steve Hicks School’s Doctoral Program in Social Work is to create and teach social work scholars who will provide scientific leadership for the discipline and profession. They want to train social workers to become researchers, scholars, and educators.

The PhD Program provides competitive funding for four years, including fellowships, health insurance, stipends, and tuition (9 hour semesters, 3 hour summers).

Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2024

2. fully funded phd in social work at university of chicago.

The University of Chicago, located in Chicago, Illinois, provides a PhD in Social Work that is fully funded A PhD in social work gives access to careers in university-level research and teaching, as well as high-level policy research. In the PhD program, you have the freedom to develop your own path of study in collaboration with other disciplines at the University of Chicago.

Doctoral students are provided with substantial support to ensure that they can fully immerse themselves in the program. All Doctoral Program students get a financial aid package that includes full tuition, health insurance, fees, and a yearly stipend of $33,000 for the current year.

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3. Fully Funded PhD in Social Welfare at University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers a fully funded PhD in Social Welfare. The SP2 PhD program allows you to investigate many views and approaches to social work, social welfare research, social policy, social philosophy, and social justice.

Students receive full funding for four years, which is when the majority of our students graduate. They provide four years of complete assistance, including a significant nine-month stipend, full tuition, and individual health insurance coverage. Summer and post-graduate study funding is offered through research assistantships, graduate fellowships, and teaching assistantships.

4. Fully Funded PhD in Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis provides a PhD in Social Work that is fully funded. The Brown School curriculum stresses substantive, theoretical, and methodological training. Our program needs 72 credit hours, 21 of which can be transferred from your MSW program or a graduate degree in a related discipline. They are committed to offering full-tuition scholarships, four-year stipends, and professional development accounts to our doctorate students.

Students are paid a base salary of $30,000 per year, with additional money available through sponsored research, teaching fellowships, and other internal and external support sources.

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5. fully funded phd in social work at university of kansas.

The University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, offers a fully funded PhD in Social Work program. Graduates of the KU School of Social Welfare Doctoral Program develop the knowledge and abilities to drive discovery and advance the field of social work through a rigorous curriculum, real-world research experience, and individualized mentoring by world-renowned experts.

If enrolled full-time, the KU School of Social Welfare will provide four years of financial support as long as the student maintains high academic standing in the program. In most circumstances, this will include a 50% appointment as a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA), Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), or a mix of the two, as well as tuition reimbursement.

6. Fully Funded PhD in Social Welfare at University of Wisconsin System

The University of Wisconsin System, situated in Madison, WI, provides a PhD in Social Welfare that is fully funded. The PhD program in Social Welfare aims to train academics, leaders, and social work educators who will improve knowledge of social work, social welfare policy, and intervention tactics based on behavioral and social science research.

To new and ongoing PhD students, the Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work offers highly competitive financial support. Incoming PhD students are promised five years of financial support in the form of graduate assistantships, which include paid tuition, health insurance eligibility, and a monthly stipend.

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7. fully funded phd in social welfare at city university of new york.

The City University of New York provides a PhD in Social Welfare that is entirely funded. The Ph.D. Program in Social Welfare is designed to prepare students to be professional academics who will contribute significantly to social work research and assessment.

Every PhD program applicant at The Graduate Center will be immediately reviewed for five-year institutional funding packages. Our financial assistance, which includes fellowships, tuition scholarships, and assistantships, is merit-based.

8. Fully Funded PhD in Social Work at University of Toronto

In Canada, the University of Toronto offers a fully funded PhD in Social Work. The PhD program is meant to develop great academics and leaders in the fields of social work research, education, and policy.

Funding is committed for up to five years for PhD candidates who are enrolled full-time, complete program requirements on time, maintain excellent standing, and apply for major external funding. After students complete their tuition and fees, the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work provides a minimum funding commitment of $19,500 for full-time students.

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9. fully funded phd in social work at university of minnesota.

The University of Minnesota in Saint Paul, Minnesota, provides a fully funded PhD in Social Work. Contribute to the social work profession’s knowledge base and strive toward a just, nurturing, and inclusive society. This curriculum places a premium on advanced scholarship, theory development, policy analysis, and research design and implementation.

The majority of students are provided with a four-year financial package that includes tuition, health insurance, and a stipend. Many students also receive dissertation fellowships, and we assist them in obtaining assistantships to pay their fifth year.

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10. fully funded phd in social work at university of denver.

The University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, offers a fully funded PhD in Social Work. A doctorate for agents of social change. Our PhD program admits the majority of applicants with a competitive funding package that normally includes three years of financial support. They aid students in their hunt for adjunct teaching positions, research assistant positions on supported academic projects, and external fellowships.

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11. fully funded phd in social work at university at albany.

The PhD in Social Work program at the University of Albany is fully funded. You can personalize courses and other prerequisites in this PhD Social Work program to your own research, policy, and practice interests.

As a full-time doctorate student, you may be eligible for a competitive graduate research assistantship that includes a $18,000 yearly salary and a three-year tuition waiver. If you have advanced to candidacy by the conclusion of your third year, you may be eligible for a fourth year of financing. Other funding options are available at the University.

12. Fully Funded PhD in Social Welfare at University of California Berkeley

The University of California, Berkeley, provides a PhD in Social Welfare that is fully funded. Doctoral candidates develop and follow a unique program of work that is tailored to their intellectual interests and connected with specialized research areas of Berkeley Social Welfare faculty mentors and supervisors.

Offers a competitive financing package for newly admitted doctoral students, which normally includes three years of departmental assistance and an additional year of Graduate Division Fellowships support. Doctoral assistance packages often include tuition and fee payment, health insurance, and an annual allowance for living expenses (estimated at $28,000).

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13. fully funded phd in social work at university of texas at arlington.

The University of Texas at Arlington provides a PhD in Social Work that is fully funded. The Ph.D. program equips graduates to improve their knowledge base in social work by doing significant and innovative research to address social problems.

Full-time PhD students are supported for three years by a combination of tuition, fellowship awards, and stipends for graduate assistants and graduate teaching assistants.

14. Fully Funded PhD in Social Work at Boston College

Boston College’s School of Social Work, which is located in Boston, Massachusetts, offers a fully funded PhD in Social Work. The normal full-time PhD in Social Work program lasts four years. Each student is paired with a faculty mentor who shares their research interests. Students spend two years learning research skills before embarking on two years of autonomous scholarly research.

PhD candidates receive a doctoral fellowship worth more than $200,000 over the course of four years. Tuition, a yearly living stipend, health insurance, and conference support are all included.

15. Fully Funded PhD in Social Work at Michigan State University

Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, offers a fully funded PhD in Social Work program. The PhD degree in Social Work is meant to train social workers for positions of leadership. It is also interdisciplinary, requiring course work in both social work and a specific social science, or across disciplines while concentrating on a specific area of study.

All qualified new students will receive five years of guaranteed graduate assistantship assistance from the School. All student funding is subject to the student maintaining satisfactory academic standing.

16. Fully Funded PhD in Social Work at New York University

The PhD in Social Work program at New York University in New York, NY is fully funded. The PhD program at NYU Silver School of Social Work prepares students to be outstanding researchers and educators in the promotion of social justice and the health and well-being of marginalized populations on a national and worldwide scale.

Full-time students who are accepted are often awarded the Research Fellowship, which includes full tuition and registration fee waivers, graduate student health insurance, and a competitive stipend. Part-time students may be eligible for some financial assistance on a case-by-case basis.

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17. fully funded phd in social work at university of alabama.

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL, provides a PhD in social work that is fully funded The PhD program trains future leaders in the fields of social work scholarship, research, and teaching. Theory, research methodologies, and the critical examination of social work policies and practices are all covered in the program.

Students are funded for three years, which includes tuition, health insurance, and a stipend. The School of Social Work also offers some financial assistance. Graduate teaching, research assistantships, special grants, and fellowships are common forms of financial assistance.

18. Fully Funded Joint PhD in Social Work and Social Science at University of Michigan

The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, provides a fully funded Joint PhD in Social Work and Social Science. Students complete an interdisciplinary degree in Social Work as well as one of four social science subjects. Through scientifically rigorous social and behavioral research, joint PhD students reflect the populations they serve and solve society’s most pressing concerns.

The Joint Program in Social Work and Social Science offers multi-year financing to all incoming PhD students. They combine fellowships, graduate student research assistant jobs, and graduate student instructorships to provide most students with complete financing for five years, including tuition and stipends.

19. Fully Funded PhD in Social Work at University of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, provides a PhD in Social Work that is fully funded. The PhD in Social Work prepares students for positions of leadership in social work research, education, social policy, planning, and administration. The PhD program at the school enrolls 6 to 8 students per year.

Each of these students receives complete tuition assistance for four years. In addition, all first-, second-, and third-year students will be appointed as a graduate student as a faculty assistant or teaching fellow. All students will also receive financial assistance throughout the summer.

20. Fully Funded PhD in Social Work at University of Southern California

The Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, CA, offers a fully funded PhD in Social Work. Students admitted to our PhD program pursue a personalized course of study in an environment that values scholarship and thoughtful supervision from faculty who are nationally ranked in sponsored research.

All prospective students accepted and admitted into the program who maintain excellent academic standing will receive financial support totaling $200,000 for the first four years. Additional fellowships, scholarships, grants, research, and teaching assistantships may be available to students.

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21. fully funded phd in social work at boston university.

Boston University, located in Boston, Massachusetts, provides a PhD in Social Work that is fully funded. The PhD program teaches the theory, research methods, and ideals of the social work profession that are required to solve pressing human and societal problems. The work of our students demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of our program and the personalized course of study.

Provide a robust five-year funding package that includes tuition, paid stipends, and health care. Tuition scholarships, as well as research and teaching assistantships, are used to pay PhD students.

22. Fully Funded PhD in Social Welfare at University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo, located in Buffalo, New York, provides a PhD in Social Welfare that is fully funded. This multidisciplinary Ph.D. program will prepare you to do meaningful and influential research in a collaborative setting. This PhD program is designed for people who have earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program or an international equivalent.

All Ph.D. students who are approved are given a competitive standard funding package. Fellowships may be able to provide additional funding. For four years, all Ph.D. students are promised a graduate assistantship. Assistantships are 10-month appointments of 20 hours per week with a $20,000 annual salary.

23. Fully Funded PhD in Social Welfare at University of Washington

The University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, provides a fully funded PhD in Social Welfare. The UW School of Social Work PhD program distinguishes itself among advanced social welfare programs by providing a wide range of academic resources available at one of the nation’s top research universities.

For the first four years of the program, the School ensures that all students receive some form of financial support during the nine-month school year, and is frequently able to sustain support beyond this point. Grants, fellowships, or research and/or teaching assistantships are available for the four years of assistance.

24. Fully Funded PhD in Social Work at University of Connecticut

The University of Connecticut in Hartford, Connecticut, offers a fully funded PhD in Social Work. The curriculum equips students to conduct research in a variety of contexts in order to promote social work practice and education.

The Ph.D. program provides funding for four years through Graduate Assistantships (research or teaching), which include stipends, health insurance, and tuition. There are various fellowships and scholarships available at the School of Social Work for doctorate student study and travel.

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25. fully funded phd in social work at rutgers university.

Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, provides a PhD in Social Work that is fully funded. The PhD in social work is awarded jointly by Rutgers University Graduate School-New Brunswick and the School of Social Work. The program seeks to give students as many options as possible when it comes to dissertation research studies.

Accepted full-time students in the Social Work PhD Program can choose from a variety of funding options. Full-time PhD students typically work as Graduate Assistants for four years, with tuition, fees, health insurance, and stipends covered. University Fellowships that are competitive may also be available.

26. Fully Funded PhD in Social Work at Baylor University

Baylor University in Waco, Texas, provides a PhD in Social Work that is fully funded. Baylor’s PhD program is aimed to produce leaders and educators capable of leading imaginative social work education or service programs and conducting unique research on the world’s most challenging social concerns.

Students accepted into the PhD in Social Work Program will receive funding to pay the full cost of tuition and fees for up to five years. After enrolling, students may be eligible for stipends for grant-funded research employment with Baylor Ph.D. professors.

27. Fully Funded PhD in Social Work at University of Georgia

The University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, offers a fully funded PhD in Social Work program. Opportunities for hands-on learning include a research and teaching practicum, a writing workshop, and a statistical lab.

Students accepted as prospective candidates for full-time study are given a four-year graduate assistantship. Students who get funding will receive the Dean’s Research Assistantship Award in their first and second years of the PhD program, as well as a teaching assistantship in their third and fourth years. To be considered for UGA Graduate School fellowships, apply early.

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University of Utah announces major funding for new addiction treatment research

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Patricia Brandt Manager, Public Relations and Communications, Huntsman Mental Health Institute University of Utah Health Email: Patricia.Brandt @hsc.utah.edu

Salt Lake City (April 10, 2024) - Worldwide, someone dies from drug or alcohol addiction every four minutes. Now, researchers at Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah have been selected by Wellcome Leap to research a new treatment for substance use disorder as part of a $50 million commitment to develop innovative treatments.

Brian J. Mickey, MD, PhD, professor of psychiatry at Huntsman Mental Health Institute (pictured top left), will lead the team of investigators with expertise in psychiatry, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, radiology, and social work to research a new, noninvasive treatment for addiction. Co-principal investigators include Jan Kubanek, PhD , (pictured top center), and Taylor Webb, PhD (pictured top right); co-investigators include (from left to right) Eric Garland, PhD, LCSW ; Rana Jawish, MD ; Vincent Koppelmans, PhD ; and Tom Riis, PhD.

The research will be funded by the Untangling Addiction program, which is a $50 million program founded by Wellcome Leap , to develop scalable measures to assess addiction susceptibility, quantify the risks stemming from addiction, and develop innovative treatments.  

“Substance use disorder is a significant global health problem, and yet the treatment options are limited,” Mickey said.  “We’re developing a non-invasive intervention for preventing and treating addiction, chronic pain, and depression. This funding will help us validate and generate the data to support the next critical step: an efficacy trial to determine the effectiveness of the intervention.”

Mickey’s team will use a novel ultrasound-based device to modulate deep brain regions and behaviors associated with opioid addiction. The goal will be to ultimately develop this approach into an individually targeted therapeutic intervention for a range of addictions. “Addictions are brain illnesses that have enormous negative impact on individuals, families, and society,” Mickey said. “A major reason that addictions have been difficult to prevent—and treat—is that they are driven by dysfunction of deep brain regions that are challenging to access. Many psychiatric problems such as depression, anxiety, and addiction are caused by malfunction of brain circuits. This project is an example of our mission to understand how these neural circuits are dysregulated and to develop novel, circuit-targeted interventions that return the brain to a healthy state.”

"We are proud to bring Wellcome Leap's innovative problem-solving and funding approach to our research enterprise at the University of Utah," said Taylor Randall, President , University of Utah. "To have our mental health researchers contributing to pioneering work on addiction treatment reaffirms our commitment to improving lives through discovery."

“What makes research like this so impactful is that it brings together a variety of disciplines to help solve complex problems in mental health,” said Mark Hyman Rapaport, MD , CEO of Huntsman Mental Health Institute. “This is particularly timely news given the groundbreaking of a new translational research building on campus focused on mental health and the brain. Our nation is in a mental health crisis, but there is hope if we can think differently and work together to change this trajectory.”

About Huntsman Mental Health Institute

Huntsman Mental Health Institute at University of Utah Health brings together 75 years of patient care, research, and education into one of the nation's leading academic medical centers focused on mental health. Nestled in the campus of University of Utah, Huntsman Mental Health Institute serves the community with 1,600 faculty and staff in 20 locations providing inpatient and outpatient services for youth, teens, and adults as well as a comprehensive crisis care model which includes the nationally recognized SafeUT app and the 988 Crisis hotline for Utah. Our mission is to advance mental health knowledge, hope, and healing for all. Learn more at:  HMHI.utah.edu  and join the conversation on  Instagram ,  Facebook ,  TikTok ,  X  and  LinkedIn .

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SUNY funding to boost mental health services at UB

'embedded' counselors to join the school of social work and other academic units this summer.

UB will use most of its new state funding to hire seven counselors who will be embedded within the academic units. Photo: Onion Studio

Published April 11, 2024

UB is expanding mental health support for students, which includes the hiring of several new “embedded” counselors and broadening virtual or teletherapy services.  

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced new state funding for mental health support across SUNY campuses, including $1 million at UB.

“College can be a stressful and overwhelming time and this funding will expand mental health services on college campuses so students can focus on just being students,” the governor said in a statement.

UB will use the bulk of its funding, which is recurring, to hire seven counselors. Each will be embedded within one of seven academic units: the schools of Management, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health and Health Professions, and Architecture and Planning; the Graduate School of Education; and the College of Arts and Sciences.

“Student health and wellness is a significant priority at the University at Buffalo,” says Brian Hamluk, vice president for student life. “Prioritizing embedded counselors and other mental health-related services underscores our continued commitment to the well-being of our students, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to thrive both academically and personally here at UB.”

The seven new hires will start over the summer, bringing the total number of counselors on campus to 31, says Sharon Mitchell, senior director of student wellness and director of counseling services.

“The biggest thing is the accessibility,” Mitchell says of embedded counselors. “It’s just more convenient if you don’t have to add travel time to get to and from your appointment.

“Also, it reduces stigma because it normalizes seeking help,” Mitchell says. “There’s an academic adviser in the building. There’s a success coach in the building. Now, there’s a mental health counselor in the building. These are all resources that could be of help to students.”

The Embedded Counselor Program, which recently won an award at the national conference of student affairs administrators, started at UB in 2017 with an embedded counselor in athletics. Since then, the program has added an embedded counselor in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; the School of Law, Dental Medicine, Engineering and Applied Sciences, and most recently, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Now, with these new hirings, a counselor will be embedded within each academic unit.

“They primarily provide individual counseling,” Mitchell says. “However, we also do outreach.

“For example,” she says, “if the medical school has exams, maybe we offer an educational workshop on managing stress. What’s nice is that we can tailor the programming specifically for students of a particular academic community.”

During the five-year period prior to the pandemic, Counseling Services saw a 43% increase in the number of students seeking mental health services and a 29% increase in the number of attended counseling sessions.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, students have requested more support on campus for their mental health.

To make an appointment with Counseling Services, students can call 716-645-2720.

In addition to the seven new counselors, the new funding will pay for:

• Expanded teletherapy services . Counseling Services will contract with a professionally licensed vendor to provide services online or over the phone. This makes counseling more accessible and convenient for students who need services outside regular business hours.

“Even though we will have more counselors we are only open until 7 p.m. two nights a week,” Mitchell says. “The teletherapy services will allow us to provide services for students whose schedules just can’t fit into that or who might do a round of treatment with us but need additional care.”

• A financial well-being program coordinator . UB students have reported that finances are among their biggest stressors and a primary factor in their academic success and retention. A financial wellness coordinator can help them with financial literacy and developing a financial plan, while guiding them toward available resources.
• A sexual and reproductive health nurse educator . Students have requested more support regarding their reproductive health, contraception and sexually transmitted infections. This position would provide students with both clinical and educational services.
• Four graduate assistants. The four new positions will increase capacity for both clinical and educational programming.
• Trauma, illness and grief training . This training, open to staff and faculty, would help grow the emotional support of the campus beyond what mental health counselors can provide during the aftermath of a traumatic experience.

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