2022-2023 Urban Policy Graduate Research Fellowship
Application Form
Learn While Doing!
The Institute for Urban Policy Research is seeking an energetic and inquisitive Ph.D. student with an interest in urban policy. Students are welcome in any of the disciplines offered by the School of Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences.
- Public Policy and Political Economy
- Political Sciences
- Economics
- Geospatial Information Sciences*
- Criminology*
- Public Affairs*
* The GIS, Criminology, and Public Affairs programs require incoming Ph.D. students to have a Master’s degree.
About the Institute
The Institute for Urban Policy Research works in areas of Research, Education, and Tecnical Assistance. We work with large and small non-profits, as well as state and local governments on issues that affect the quality of life in our communities. Our work includes projects funded by such organizations as the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Texas Department of Health and Human Services, and many private and corporate sponsors. Graduate Research Assistants with the Institute engage on one or more of these projects throughout their tenure, gaining valuable experience in project proposal, design, management, and execution.
[logoshowcase animation=”jello” link_target=”blank” speed=”3000″ ticker=”true” focus_pause=”true”]
BenefitsWorking with the Institute for Urban Policy Research as a Graduate Research Assistant has many benefits.
| QualificationsThe Institute is seeking a highly qualified and motivated self-starter.
|
How to Apply
Step 1
Click Here to Apply for Admission to the University of Texas at Dallas in one of the Ph.D. programs outlined above.
Step 2
Complete our online application below. In addition to the basic information required, please upload the following application materials.
- Personal Statement
Please include a personal statement of no more than 1 page. Your personal statement should provide a narrative description of who you are as a scholar and a researcher. What motivated you to pursue your undergraduate degree? What is your academic interest at UT Dallas? What areas of research do you find exciting? How do you meet our research qualifications? - Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Please upload a standard academic CV. - Writing Sample
Please upload an example of your writing ability. This should be a paper you have written for a class and should be representative of your ability to communicate complex ideas.
For More Information
For more information, please contact Anthony Galvan, Associate Director for Research & Operations.
Thank you for your interest! We are no longer accepting applications for this position.