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PhD in Social Welfare at University of Pennsylvania (Fall 2026) University of Pennsylvania in United States
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Public Health
Funding
Students are fully funded for four years, including a generous ten-month stipend, full tuition coverage, individual health insurance, and fees for computing, library, and similar services. Additional funding for summer months and study beyond four years is available through research assistantships, graduate fellowships, and teaching assistantships. Over $250,000 is committed to each admitted student. Students may apply for external scholarships, fellowships, and grants.
Deadline
Dec 15, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of Pennsylvania
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About this position
The University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice is accepting applications for its PhD in Social Welfare program for Fall 2026. This full-time, on-campus doctoral program is designed for students passionate about advancing research and practice in social welfare, social policy, youth development, and education equity. Applicants must hold a master's degree in social work or a closely related field and demonstrate strong comprehension and communication skills. International applicants must provide proof of English proficiency through TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores.
The program offers comprehensive funding for four years, including a generous ten-month stipend, full tuition coverage, individual health insurance, and access to university facilities. Additional funding opportunities are available for summer months and extended study through research assistantships, fellowships, and teaching assistantships. Students are encouraged to seek external scholarships and grants, with administrative support provided by the school.
Application requirements include an online application, transcripts from all undergraduate and postgraduate studies, a CV or resume, a writing sample (15-25 pages), and three letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources. International transcripts must be evaluated by a third-party service if applicable. The GRE is not required. Applicants must also respond to three questions about their academic and career goals, with each response limited to 500 words.
The final application deadline is December 15, 2026. Only complete applications submitted by this date will be reviewed. The program emphasizes a flexible curriculum, outstanding faculty, and a commitment to student learning and research excellence. For more information and to apply, visit the School of Social Policy & Practice website.
Funding details
Students are fully funded for four years, including a generous ten-month stipend, full tuition coverage, individual health insurance, and fees for computing, library, and similar services. Additional funding for summer months and study beyond four years is available through research assistantships, graduate fellowships, and teaching assistantships. Over $250,000 is committed to each admitted student. Students may apply for external scholarships, fellowships, and grants.
What's required
Applicants must have a master's degree in social work or a relevant field. Strong comprehension and communication skills are required. International applicants whose first language is not English must submit a TOEFL score of 100 or higher, IELTS score of 7.5 or higher, or Duolingo English Test score of 135 or higher, taken within the last two years. Three letters of recommendation are required, preferably from academic advisors, mentors, or professors familiar with the applicant's research and scholarship capacity. A CV or resume, responses to three academic/career goal questions, and a writing sample (15-25 pages) are required. Transcripts from all undergraduate and postgraduate study must be submitted, and international transcripts must be evaluated by a third-party service if applicable. GRE scores are not required.
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