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Public Policy Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in public policy in united states
2,076 professors found
Associate Professor
Texas A&M University
United States
Research Interests
Health Economics
Health Communication
Healthcare Delivery
Health Policy
Public Opinion Research
Associate Professor of Public Policy and Administration
Penn State Altoona
United States
Research Interests
Public Policy
Political Economy
Policy And Governance
Governance
Public Economics
Assistant Professor
San Diego State University
United States
Research Interests
Public Policy
Gender Studies
Race Studies
Education
Social Equity
Michigan Technological University
United States
Research Interests
Public Policy
Environmental Policy
Policy And Governance
Public Economics
Innovation Policy
Assistant Professor (August 2021)
Cornell University
United States
Research Interests
Health Economics
Global Health
Housing Policy
Population Health
Public Health
University of Minnesota
United States
Research Interests
Criminology
Public Policy
Alcohol Use
Substance Abuse
Alcohol Studies
Duke University
United States
Research Interests
Political Economy
Public Policy
Social Welfare
Financial Stability
Policy And Governance
Professor
University of Denver
United States
Research Interests
Public Policy
Political Communication
Policy And Governance
Government Relations
Covid-19
Assistant Professor
University of Utah
United States
Research Interests
Public Policy
Health Economics
Covid-19
Policy And Governance
Higher Education
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Popular positions
University of Notre Dame
United States
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1 month ago
The University of Notre Dame is accepting applications for its Ph.D. in Sustainable Development for the Fall 2027 intake. Hosted by the Keough School of Global Affairs , this STEM-designated doctoral programme combines rigorous academic training, research, mentorship, and policy engagement for students interested in solving major global challenges. This opportunity is especially relevant for applicants working in sustainable development , climate change , environmental governance , and developme...
Environmental Science
Sustainable Development
Political Science
+3 more
1 month ago
University of Florida
United States
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1 month ago
University of Florida is accepting applications for the PhD in Public Health with a concentration in Health Services Research in the College of Public Health and Health Professions. This opportunity is aimed at students interested in public health , health services research , research methods, and quantitative analysis. The program asks applicants to identify two faculty members whose research interests align with their own, and the admissions review emphasizes academic achievement, research exp...
Health Services Research
Medical Science
Salud Pública
+2 more
1 month ago
University of Kansas
United States
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4 months ago
Applications are open for two fully funded Graduate Research Assistantships at Kansas State University in the Department of Entomology , within the Kim Eco Lab . These opportunities are available at the MSc or PhD level and are designed for students interested in insect ecology , pollinator research , conservation biology , agroecology , regenerative agriculture , GIS , and species distribution modeling . Project 1 focuses on land management and climate effects on insect pollinators in grassland...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Agriculture
+8 more
4 months ago
Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Associate Professor
Columbia University
United States
Research Interests
International Economics
Political Economy
Financial Regulation
Economics
Central Banking
Associate Professor
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
United States
Research Interests
Landscape Architecture
Gender Studies
Urban Planning
Participatory Planning
Urban Geography
Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Programs
Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA US
United States
Research Interests
Health Economics
Epidemiology
Population Health
Healthcare Delivery
Medicaid Policy
Opportunities these professors hire for
Stevens Institute of Technology
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Systems Engineering Research Center/Acquisition Innovation Research Center (SERC/AIRC) at Stevens Institute of Technology is seeking an AIRC Research Fellow to help lead advanced technical and policy research on defense acquisition innovation. The fellowship sits within AIRC, a center established to connect government acquisition teams with faculty research teams and to develop, prototype, and test new ideas across technology, process, policy, contracting, law, and human capital. The role fo...
Computer Science
Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
+15 more
New Today
Baylor College of Medicine
Just Landed
United States
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for a full-time, two-year Postdoctoral Associate in Psychedelic Ethics and Policy with the Ethical Legal Implications of Psychedelics in Society (ELIPSIS) Program in the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy. The onsite position is based in Houston, Texas, and is expected to begin in Summer 2027. Working with Dr. Amy McGuire and a multidisciplinary team, the postdoctoral researcher will study the ethical, legal, social, and policy implication...
Public Policy
Philosophy
Health Policy
+5 more
Posted Yesterday
Rutgers, The State Univ. of NJ
United States
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5 days ago
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Center for Urban Policy Research and its built environment group. The role supports externally funded projects focused on building and grid decarbonization and the sustainable energy transition. Research may include advanced whole-building and community-scale energy modeling; analysis of energy efficiency, demand flexibility, electrification, high-performance buildings, and geothermal syst...
Data Science
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
+13 more
5 days ago
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