The University of Massachusetts Boston is inviting applications for its PhD program in Global Governance & Human Security. This interdisciplinary program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles as academics, researchers, or practitioners in fields such as international governance, public health, environmental sustainability, peace, education, and human rights. The program emphasizes hands-on research experience and the development of transdisciplinary skills in research design and methods, equipping graduates to address complex global challenges. Students will engage with core topics including economic welfare, ecological sustainability, peace, public health, education, human rights, and political freedom, exploring the interrelationships among these areas. The curriculum includes core courses in theory, human security, global governance, gender and human security, international relations theory, and international organization. Students also complete research methods courses, track-specific courses (such as conflict resolution, environment, gender and human development, or global political economy), electives, colloquium courses, doctoral research, and a dissertation based on original research. Applicants must hold a completed Bachelor’s degree and submit a résumé or CV, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a statement of purpose (1,500 words), and a writing sample (5-10 pages). International applicants should review additional requirements. Competency in second-language research is required. The application deadline is February 1, 2026, for Fall entry. The program is housed within the Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security and Global Governance at UMass Boston, a nationally recognized leader in public service education. While the program website provides detailed curriculum and application requirements, no explicit information about funding or scholarships is mentioned. Applicants are encouraged to consult the Bursar’s website for tuition and fee details. The application fee is $75, with possible waivers for UMass Boston alumni and current students. For more information, prospective students can contact the Graduate Program Director, Stacy VanDeveer, or the department via the provided email addresses. Key research areas include global governance, human security, environmental sustainability, public health, peace, education, and human rights. The program offers the opportunity to develop advanced academic skills and to contribute to solutions for pressing global issues. Interested candidates should prepare their application materials and apply online by the stated deadline.

The University of Massachusetts Boston is now accepting applications for its Nursing PhD program for Fall 2026, with a priority deadline of January 1, 2025. This program is designed for aspiring nurse scientists, policy analysts, researchers, and educators who are passionate about advancing health equity and engaging in community-focused research. Students will join a vibrant academic community and benefit from close mentorship by faculty with active research in areas such as aging, technology-enabled health interventions, cardiovascular health, diabetes, oncology, pain management, patient safety, nursing workflow, maternal and child health, and smoking cessation. The curriculum offers both BS-to-PhD and MS-to-PhD tracks, emphasizing the analysis of historical, sociological, economic, political, and healthcare perspectives on population health and health policy. Students will learn to evaluate health policies affecting healthcare access, quality, and cost, and to generate theory-guided research using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods. The program prepares graduates to create innovative, evidence-based strategies for shaping population health and health policy at local, national, and global levels. Applicants must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Nursing or a related field from an accredited institution, possess a nursing license (if applicable), and submit official transcripts, a personal statement, two professional references, and a current résumé or CV. International applicants must provide TOEFL and IELTS scores. An interview with the Program Director is encouraged. The program requires completion of 48 credits, including core courses, research methods, electives, and dissertation research. Students must pass comprehensive exams and defend a dissertation to graduate. An en route non-clinical master's degree in nursing is available after completing 30 credits. Generous student support is available, though specific funding details are not listed. The application fee is $75, with waivers for UMass Boston alumni and current students. For more information, visit the program website or contact Dr. Lingling Zhang, Graduate Program Director, at [email protected]. Key academic keywords: Nursing, Health Policy, Population Health, Health Equity, Community-Engaged Research, Aging, Technology-Enabled Health Interventions, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Oncology, Pain Management, Patient Safety, Maternal and Child Health, Smoking Cessation.