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Students in our PhD programs are encouraged from day one to think of this experience as their first job in business academia—a training ground for a challenging and rewarding career generating rigorous, relevant research that influences practice.

Our doctoral students work with faculty and access resources throughout HBS and Harvard University. The PhD program curriculum requires coursework at HBS and other Harvard discipline departments, and with HBS and Harvard faculty on advisory committees. Faculty throughout Harvard guide the programs through their participation on advisory committees.

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There are many paths, but we are one HBS. Our PhD students draw on diverse personal and professional backgrounds to pursue an ever-expanding range of research topics. Explore more here about each program’s requirements & curriculum, read student profiles for each discipline as well as student research , and placement information.

The PhD in Business Administration grounds students in the disciplinary theories and research methods that form the foundation of an academic career. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program has five areas of study: Accounting and Management , Management , Marketing , Strategy , and Technology and Operations Management . All areas of study involve roughly two years of coursework culminating in a field exam. The remaining years of the program are spent conducting independent research, working on co-authored publications, and writing the dissertation. Students join these programs from a wide range of backgrounds, from consulting to engineering. Many applicants possess liberal arts degrees, as there is not a requirement to possess a business degree before joining the program

The PhD in Business Economics provides students the opportunity to study in both Harvard’s world-class Economics Department and Harvard Business School. Throughout the program, coursework includes exploration of microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, probability and statistics, and econometrics. While some students join the Business Economics program directly from undergraduate or masters programs, others have worked in economic consulting firms or as research assistants at universities or intergovernmental organizations.

The PhD program in Health Policy (Management) is rooted in data-driven research on the managerial, operational, and strategic issues facing a wide range of organizations. Coursework includes the study of microeconomic theory, management, research methods, and statistics. The backgrounds of students in this program are quite varied, with some coming from public health or the healthcare industry, while others arrive at the program with a background in disciplinary research

The PhD program in Organizational Behavior offers two tracks: either a micro or macro approach. In the micro track, students focus on the study of interpersonal relationships within organizations and the effects that groups have on individuals. Students in the macro track use sociological methods to examine organizations, groups, and markets as a whole, including topics such as the influence of individuals on organizational change, or the relationship between social missions and financial objectives. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program includes core disciplinary training in sociology or psychology, as well as additional coursework in organizational behavior.

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Data driven discovery of new catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Priebbenow, D. & Leitch, D.

Australian Research Council (ARC) , University of Victoria (Canada)

29/05/24 → 29/05/27

Project : Research

A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Investigate the Effect of Lepodisiran on the Reduction of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Adults with Elevated Lipoprotein(a) who have Established Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease or Are at Risk for a First Cardiovascular Event – ACCLAIM-Lp(a)

Nicholls, S.

24/05/24 → 23/05/29

P2.6 - Hydrobe Stage 3 Biomass valorisation

van 't Hag, L. , Anderson, D. & Webley, P.

23/05/24 → 31/12/24

Phase 3, Randomized, Multicenter, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Alnuctamab Compared to Standard of Care Regimens in Participants with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM) - ALUMMINATE RRMM

Spencer, A.

20/05/24 → 19/05/26

A PHASE III, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED, MULTICENTER STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY, SAFETY, PHARMACOKINETICS, AND PHARMACODYNAMICS OF SATRALIZUMAB AS MONOTHERAPY OR IN ADDITION TO BASELINE THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH MYELIN OLIGODENDROCYTE GLYCOPROTEIN ANTIBODY-ASSOCIATED DISEASE (MOGAD)

20/05/24 → 19/05/29

An Open-label, Multiple-Ascending Dose, Two-Part Dose Ranging and Cohort Expansion Study of INI-4001 in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumours

19/05/24 → 18/05/26

Novel Coating Technology for Stealth and Shielding Applications in Defence

Kashif, M. , Bach, U. , Mulvaney, P. & White, B.

16/05/24 → 16/11/25

The impact of two different stab vests compared to standard uniform on sweat responses and body temperature during rest and moderate intensity exercise in a hot environment

Caldwell Odgers, J.

Aquaterro Pty Ltd

15/05/24 → 30/10/24

Some like it hot: the genetics of rapid adaptation to climate change

Hodgins, K. , Connallon, T. , Uesugi, A., Wright , S. & Ellis, A. G.

Australian Research Council (ARC)

15/05/24 → 14/05/27

Developing nutritional guidance, resources and a structured nutritional programme for boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to inform standards of care in the UK: A mixed-model study

Wong, J., Gerasimidis, K., Bray, L., Crabtree, N., Davidson, Z. , Malkova, D. & Billich, N. K.

15/05/24 → 15/05/27

Numerical Modelling of Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) sloshing in Tanks and its Impact on Boil-Off Rates

Hughes, T. & Prakash, R.

15/05/24 → 1/05/28

Development of electro-catalysts for CO2 reduction study from flaring or post-combustion

Siang Piao, C. , Putri, L. , Lling Lling, T. & Meng Nan, C.

15/05/24 → 14/12/25

Volt AF Pivotal IDE Study

14/05/24 → 13/05/29

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III clinical study evaluating the efficacy and safety of CBD TPM capsules in adults for use in the reduction of insomnia severity

Mansfield, D.

Phase 3 Double-blind Multicenter Randomized Active-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Bictegravir/Lenacapavir Versus Biktarvy® (Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide) in Virologically Suppressed People With HIV-1

McMahon, J.

14/05/24 → 13/05/26

P2.4 – Industrial Bioprocess Scale-Up

Bhatelia, T., Webley, P. , Pareek, V., Wu, H., Anderson, D. & Gilbert, A.

Hydrobe Pty Ltd , Bioplatforms Australia Ltd , Curtin University

13/05/24 → 29/08/28

Ammonium-selective membranes to shift water industry into circular economy

Gao, L. & Wang, H.

13/05/24 → 12/05/27

Visit to research facilities in United Kingdom (Kings College London) and Switzerland (University of Basel) and ESO Conference (Basel, Switzerland)

Kilkenny, M.

National Heart Foundation of Australia

10/05/24 → 21/05/24

A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group Study to Assess the Effect of Baxdrostat on Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Participants with Resistant Hypertension (Bax24)

9/05/24 → 8/05/29

First-in-Human, Phase 1 Study of AMT-676, an Anti-CDH17 Antibody-Drug Conjugate, in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors

9/05/24 → 9/05/26

P3.2B –CO2 Conversion SAF and Methanol

Bhatelia, T., Webley, P. & Kimber, J.

Wesfarmers Chemicals Energy & Fertilisers Limited , Curtin University

9/05/24 → 10/08/28

A Phase 1a/1b Open-label, Dose-Escalation and Expansion Study of ACTM-838 as a Single Agent in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors

Haydon, A. & Brooks, C.

8/05/24 → 7/05/26

Practical Post-Quantum: Practical Post-Quantum Oblivious Pseudorandom Functions Supporting Verifiability

Esgin, M. & Steinfeld, R.

Amazon Web Services Inc (United States of America)

1/05/24 → 1/05/25

Implications of Global Economic Forces for Domestic Monetary Policy

Wong, B. , Du, Q. , Morley, J. & Haque, Q.

1/05/24 → 30/04/27

Integrated systems immunology approach for identification of biomarkers of dengue hemorrhagic fever

A phase 1a/1b study of bg-68501, a selective cdk2 inhibitor, in participants with advanced solid tumors.

1/05/24 → 30/04/29

Development of patient decision aids to inform oral corticosteroid use in asthma and COPD

Jones, A. & Holland, A.

1/05/24 → 31/12/24

(1) Strengthen the Nauru Green Climate Fund (GCF) National Designated Authority (NDA) capacities, formulate its readiness needs roadmap and finalise the Nauru GCF Country Programme under the Nauru GCF Readiness 2 Project; and (2) Nauru National Adaptation Planning Phase One Project

Dargusch, P. J. , Depaune, M., Yamuna, R., Nguyen, T., Wang, C. N., Newton Cain, T., Sexton, F., Gorman, H., Hill, G. & Deiye, T.

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

30/04/24 → 13/09/24

Automatic Design and Fabrication of Soft Robotic Grippers for Industrial Applications

Nurzaman, S. , Teh, P. , Goh, K. B. & Khoo, B. H.

30/04/24 → 29/10/25

Impact of roughness on adverse pressure gradient turbulent boundary layers

Soria, J. & Atkinson, C.

29/04/24 → 28/04/27

Analysis and evaluation of the activities undertaken by the Peak Multicultural Organisations using the COVID-19 Vaccine Engagement Strategy, to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities.

Skouteris, H. , Blewitt, C. , Bowden, M., Madill, R., Rakic, S. & Van Dyke, T.

29/04/24 → 13/09/24

Development and Validation of Chronic Kidney Disease Predictive Model for the Malaysian Population

Lee, S. W. H. , Wong, Y. J. , Kumar, N., Hussein, Z., Aqilah, N. , Lim, S. K. & Loh, C. L.

29/04/24 → 28/04/26

Understanding Atopic Dermatitis Pathogenesis and Treatment Response through Multi-Omics Analysis

Kern, J. , Pattaroni, C. & Marsland, B.

24/04/24 → 30/04/27

Controllable quantum phases in two-dimensional metal-organic nanomaterials

Schiffrin, A. , MacLeod, J., Jelinek, P. & Bhattacharyya, S.

24/04/24 → 23/04/27

A Phase 1, Open-label Dose Escalation and Dose-Expansion Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Preliminary Efficacy of D3L-001 Monotherapy in Subjects with HER2-Positive Advanced Solid Tumors

23/04/24 → 23/04/26

P2.1 – Two-step bioconversion of CO2 into methyl ketones and chemical refinement into jet fuel

Webley, P. , Ebert, B., Marcellin, E., Moghaddam, L. V., Rackemann, D., Konarova, M., van 't Hag, L. , Joshi, J. & Gilbert, A.

23/04/24 → 10/08/28

PENAO Oral: ADME and PK Studies

Charman, S. , Shackleford, D. & Stupple, A.

22/04/24 → 21/04/25

A Phase 3, Randomized, Multicentre, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Alnuctamab Compared to Standard of Care Regimens in Participants with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)- ALUMMINATERRMM

22/04/24 → 21/04/29

Understanding crack initiation in Ti-alloys in view of twisted grain boundaries

Preuss, M. , Azhari, F. , Agius, D. & Reja, K.

19/04/24 → 1/08/27

A Phase 3, Open-label Study of Adjunctive Ganaxolone (GNX) Treatment in Children and Adults with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)-related Epilepsy

O'Brien, T.

19/04/24 → 19/04/26

The impact of circadian and sleep factors on neurodevelopment

Cropley, V., Bei, B. , Zalesky, A., Wilson Rajaratnam, S. , Stone, J., Ella Tian, Y. & Allen, N. B.

18/04/24 → 17/04/29

Developing vitrimers: next generation reusable plastics

Gresil, M. , Connal, L. A. & Tournilhac, F.

Australian Research Council (ARC) , Monash University – Internal School Contribution

18/04/24 → 17/04/27

National Road Safety Partnership Program: Supporting Australian businesses in developing a positive road safety culture

Carslake, J., Koppel, S. , Charlton, J. , Muir, C. , Wragg, N., Wishart, D. E., Govias, K., Rea, M., Ireland, J., Naidu, B., Gunn, R., Callaghan, B., Howell, A., Elliott, P., Doukouris, K., Fors, T., Rutledge, B., Lewis, I., Landgren, F., Brain, D., Oeng, D., Batson, A. , McDonald, H. & Rivera Gonzalez, J.

16/04/24 → 31/01/26

PETAL: Pedalling Towards Active Living (PETAL): A co-designed approach to promote bike riding in young women

Pearson, L. , Beck, B. , Kalms, N. & Skouteris, H.

16/04/24 → 11/10/24

CDOP: SRI-RSP-23-13 - Evaluation of Queensland's Camera Detected Offence Program (CDOP)

Newstead, S. , D'Elia, A. , Rampollard, C. , Cameron, M. & Budd, L.

15/04/24 → 28/02/27

P3.3 - Scale-up of Inductively Heated Dry Reformer

Webley, P. , Tanksale, A. , Bhatelia, T., Shah, M. T., Joshi, J. & Haesner, J.

15/04/24 → 10/08/28

CSIRO Next Generation Graduates Program: Automated Testing of Large Language Models (LLMs) in MLOps

Tantithamthavorn, K. , Chua, J. & Yang, R.

CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation , Transurban Limited (trading as Transurban Linkt)

15/04/24 → 15/10/27

P1.1 - Syngas Production by Solid Oxide Electrolysis (SOEC)

Shao, Z., Webley, P. & Joshi, J.

Validation of RGAT, a product harm assessment tool

Livingstone, C.

Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation (VRGF) (Victoria)

14/04/24 → 31/05/24

A Phase 1/2, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo controlled Single- and Multiple dose Escalation Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of VX 670 in Adult Subjects with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

Rodrigues, E. J.

12/04/24 → 11/04/26

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How to get a PhD

Study tips Published 5 Apr, 2022  ·  4-minute read

Trying to wrap your head around how PhD programs work? We don’t blame you. Sometimes it feels like you need a PhD just to figure out how to get a PhD.

So, with a little help from our academics and some UQ PhD candidates, we’ve broken down the application and preparation process into 10 manageable steps:

• Complete prior research
• Choose your topic
• Find a PhD supervisor
• Write your PhD proposal
• Identify potential scholarships
• Gather required documents and apply
• Determine if you'll continue working during your PhD
• Calculate how long you’ll be researching your PhD
• Develop the traits and behaviours of a good PhD student
• Apply and get accepted

Let’s discuss how to get a PhD in Australia – from choosing your topic to getting stuck into the actual research.

1. Complete prior research (if necessary)

You don’t necessarily need a master’s degree to start a PhD. However, you do need to have completed extensive research. This might involve an academic research program (such as a bachelor's degree with an honours year or a Master of Philosophy ), research conducted in your professional career, or a combination of both. The important thing is that you can demonstrate experience in conducting effective research, as this is a key part of the PhD selection criteria.

Learn more about doing a PhD without a master's degree

2. Choose your topic

Whether you’re developing a thesis on a topic you’ve already worked on or branching out into a new area of interest, you’ll want to know early what kind of topic you want to research for your PhD. Finding a niche that sparks your curiosity is important for ensuring you’ll stay inspired during the 3+ years ahead.

Keep in mind that you generally have two options here. You can complete a PhD by:

• joining an existing research project in an area that interests you 
• start a fresh research project that aligns with your specific goals.

Get tips for choosing your PhD topic or explore available research projects at UQ

3. Find a PhD supervisor

One of the essential steps to consider when thinking about how to get a PhD is finding someone to guide you through the process.

Approaching academics about your PhD can be intimidating, but shortlisting and selecting the most appropriate person / team to supervise your research project is important. By choosing your mentor carefully, you can ensure you’ve got someone in your corner who understands your research, has relevant expertise, and will be there to support you throughout your journey.

Learn how to find the right PhD supervisor

4. Write your PhD proposal

Check with your supervisor to see if they require a formal PhD proposal (most will, but not all). If so, with their guidance, it’s time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard).

Even if your supervisor doesn't explicitly ask for one, a PhD proposal is a valuable document for outlining the scope of your research and giving your project its initial momentum – so it might be worth writing one either way.

Learn how to write a good PhD proposal

5. Identify potential scholarships

Dedicating yourself to research sometimes means sacrificing your income in the short term, though it can lead to more financial security in the long term . To help support yourself during your studies, you can apply for PhD scholarships and funding.

Learn how to get a PhD scholarship

6. Gather required documents and apply

It’s time to jump online and do the official application process. Aside from your research proposal, you should also prepare to provide your:

• academic CV
• academic transcript
• degree certificate(s)
• English language documents (if needed)
• ID (such as a passport)
• two references / letters of recommendation from people who can comment on your research experience.

  Learn how to apply online for a UQ PhD

7. Determine if you'll continue working during your PhD

Some PhD candidates continue doing part-time or casual work while completing their research. However, this isn't easy and may not be feasible in most cases; it takes serious time-management skills to juggle any kind of job alongside a full-time PhD. So, think carefully about whether you’d like to keep working in some capacity or commit your attention fully to your research.

Learn more about working while doing a PhD

8. Calculate how long you’ll be researching your PhD

To complete your PhD within the standard 3.5-year* timeframe, you'll need to be organised with a clear project plan. Of course, the very nature of research is that you'll discover unexpected things and take unplanned detours along the way. So, your plan should include contingencies for any obstacles you might hit to ensure you still complete your research on time. 

*In special cases, you may be able to request an extension of your tuition for up to 4 years, but that is the maximum time allowed for a PhD.

Explore how long a PhD takes

9. Develop the traits and behaviours of a good PhD student

We know you’ve already got what it takes, but there are some skills and attributes you could cultivate or practise to make your upcoming journey a little smoother. Between writing your proposal and meeting with potential supervisors, be sure to set some time aside to work on yourself as well.

Discover what makes a good PhD student

10. Apply and get accepted

All the preparation is done. You’ve equipped all the gear, chosen your guide and mapped out your route. It's time to apply and set the wheels in motion.

Submit your PhD application

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Top 10 PhD in Project Management Online Degree Programs 2024

Find your perfect school.

Reviewed by: Melissa Anderson / Reading Level: Grade 10 / First Covered: January 2020

Key Takeaways:

• Coming in at #1 in our ranking of the top PhD in project management programs is Liberty University , followed by Saint Leo University .
• Pursuing a PhD in project management can open doors to advanced career opportunities in academia, research, and high-level consulting or executive roles in various industries.
• Project management graduates can find work in fields like architecture, engineering, marketing, and software development .
• With a PhD in project management, you can earn an average salary of $173,670 , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics..

In this ranking, we profile the top 10 PhD in project management online programs. With few online doctorate in project management programs available, choosing a reputable one can be challenging. It is important to look for schools and programs with:

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• accreditation
• solid curriculum

These important points will lead to a project management PhD online. If project management doesn’t feel like a good fit check out our online phd in organizational leadership degrees . Our research team found a list of reputable programs. They are suited for those seeking online doctorate in project management or closely related degrees. Our methodology is explained below.

Top 10 PhD in Project Management Degree Online Methodology

We reviewed 39 colleges and universities listed by the NCES College Navigator. These schools offer PhD in project management online degree (or closely related) programs. We narrowed our original pool of schools to the 10 top online programs by applying the following criteria:

• accreditation by a reputable governing body
• online pathways to the project management online PhD
• institution rankings with at least one major publication like U.S. News and World Report

Below are the results of our list of top 10 online PhD in project management programs.

#10 – Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, florida.

Graduation Tuition : $16,293

Jacksonville University has an online DBA. It is recognized as the only AACSB-accredited DBA program in Northeast Florida. It might appeal to those seeking project management program PhD online options. Jacksonville University does not require the GRE or GMAT for admission. It takes a minimum of three years to complete. While classes are delivered online, some courses require campus visits and are delivered in a hybrid format. During the first phase of the program or the first two years, students complete a series of core courses. After the completion of the first phase, students take a:

• comprehensive exam
• oral presentation
• dissertation proposal

The final phase of the DBA program requires students to focus on their dissertation. Jacksonville University ranks #28 among the best regional universities in the South and #36 in best value schools.

• Top regional university
• Smaller class sizes
• More diverse
• Limited tech support

#9 – Colorado Technical University

Online doctor of management in project management, colorado springs, colorado.

Graduation Tuition : $13,937

Colorado Tech has a doctorate in project management program. The online Doctor of Management in Project Management is accredited and ranked. The program is offered entirely online. It consists of 100 credits and offers multiple start dates throughout the year. Also, students move through the program at a quick and rigorous pace. They may earn their doctorate in three years. The program’s focus is project management, and classes emphasize topics in the discipline. These courses cover topics like:

• advanced career strategies for the scholar-practitioner
• life-cycle and performance management
• portfolio and project management
• risk and quality management
• special topics in project management

According to U.S. News and World Report, Colorado Tech is recognized among the top national universities in the country.

• Nationally ranked graduate business programs
• 24/7 tech support
• Low graduation rate
• Larger class sizes

#8 – Baker College

Flint, michigan.

Graduate Tuition : $12,510

An online DBA is one alternative to a doctorate in project management program online. Baker College offers an online DBA that covers various business and management topics, such as:

• project management
• organizational leadership

Students complete a total of 60 credit hours. This includes the dissertation proposal and dissertation defense. Courses are delivered online and taught by Baker College’s experienced faculty. These courses cover topics like:

• corporate and personal ethics
• doctoral writing and literature review
• introduction to research methods and designs
• knowledge management and information systems
• leading the 21st-century organizations
• managing in a worldwide context

While a private institution, Baker College offers rankings and accreditation. In fact, Baker College has received multiple rankings from major publications like U.S. News and World Report.

• Small class sizes
• Nationally ranked regional university
• Less diverse

#7 – Hampton University

Online phd in business administration, hampton, virginia.

Graduate Tuition : $13,099

Hampton University offers a DBA for those seeking online doctorate in project management programs. Coursework covers many of the topics found in project management graduate programs. Students may tailor the broader business administration degree. This means taking electives that meet career goals. Some of the online courses include:

• advanced topics in research
• behavioral research methods
• organizational behavior
• organization theory and practice
• strategy and business policy
• teaching methodology

The courses are delivered online, but two summer residencies that run four weeks are required. To successfully apply to the program, you must hold a master’s degree from an approved program and have received at least a 400 GMAT score. Hampton University ranks #280 among best national universities, according to U.S. News.

• More competitive
• Significant time on campus required

#6 – Bellevue University

Online phd in human capital management, bellevue, nebraska.

Graduate Tuition : $11,340

Bellevue University’s offers a human capital management PhD. It is a doctoral degree designed for working individuals who are seeking online doctorate in project management programs. Curriculum focuses on leadership, management, and organizational behavior. Classes cover topics like:

• economics of human capital valuation
• human learning and decision making
• introduction to human capital modeling and research
• research in organizations
• seminar in leadership theory

The school and program are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and ranked by major publications like U.S. News and World Report. Also, Bellevue ranks with U.S. News as a best regional university in the Midwest.

#5 – Grand Canyon University

Online dba in management, phoenix, arizona.

Graduate Tuition : $10,655

Grand Canyon University has an online DBA in project management program. It emphasizes professional management within organizations and businesses. GCU, a private and faith-based institution, encourages study through the lens of a Christian worldview. However, the online DBA covers similar topics as highly ranked secular programs. The courses are delivered online and taught by GCU’s esteemed faculty. These courses cover topics like:

• economics for business decisions
• emerging issues in financial management
• management theory in a global economy
• the sustainable future
• using business analytics for competitive advantage

Grand Canyon University has received rankings from major publications like U.S. News and World Report. In fact, U.S. News ranks GCU #395-#435 among the best national universities.

• Top-rated national university
• Affordability
• Lower graduation rate

#4 – Wilmington University

New castle, delaware.

Graduate Tuition : $9,216

Wilmington University offers an alternative to a doctorate in project management degree online. It is an online DBA. This leadership doctoral degree is IACBE-accredited and available 100 percent online. The program takes as little as three years to complete and consists of 54 total credits. Courses cover topics such as:

• advanced organizational behavior
• business intelligence
• ethics in business and management
• executive decision-making
• managing innovation and change
• organizational strategy and policy
• a seminar on research in management

There are several admission requirements that must be met for a successful application. These include:

three letters of recommendation

• a carefully written statement of goals and objectives
• a current resumé
• official transcripts

Wilmington ranks with U.S. News and World Report as a top national university and offers one of the most affordable online PhD programs on our list.

• IACBE-accredited program

#3 – University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi, maryland.

Graduate Tuition : $9,252

University of Maryland Global Campus offers an alternative to the online doctorate in project management program. With the DBA from the University of Maryland, students become equipped to work in all areas of business and management. This includes project management. The online DBA is open to executive-level working professionals with business and management experience. Courses are delivered online and the program requires a total of 48 credits. Courses include topics like:

• data analytics in practice
• designing evidence-based management solutions
• evidence-based research methods
• interpreting and translating management theory in practice
• research as a tool for management decision-making

The University of Maryland ranks #55-58 among the best public schools by U.S. News and World Report.

• Top-ranked public school
• Very low graduation rate

#2 – Saint Leo University

Saint leo, florida.

Graduate Tuition/Fees : $18,436

Individuals seeking doctorate in project management online programs might also consider the versatile online DBA such as the one offered by Saint Leo University. This fully accredited and online degree provides graduates with skills in:

• critical analysis
• business application

The program is highly flexible, offering courses entirely online. Some of the courses offered include:

• analytics for decision making
• global leadership and ethics
• global perspectives in human resource
• organizational behavior and social responsibility
• research methods and quantitative research foundation
• strategic management in global organizations

Saint Leo is ranked and accredited. In fact, U.S. News and World Report ranks the school #25 in the best regional universities in the South and #5 in best value institutions.

• Nationally ranked online business programs

#1 – Liberty University

Online dba in project management, lynchburg, virginia.

Graduate Tuition : $7,893

Instead of a doctorate in project management online, Liberty University offers an online DBA in project management. This versatile and entirely online doctoral degree consists of 60 credit hours and takes three years on average to earn. Courses run eight weeks in length and move at a rigorous pace. Project management courses cover topics like:

• global project management
• human resource development
• operations management
• quality management and productivity

To apply to the program, you’ll need official transcripts, and proof of English proficiency. Also, applicants must hold a master’s degree in business or business-related discipline and a 3.0 GPA. In addition to accreditation, Liberty has received rankings with U.S. News and World Report. In fact, Liberty ranks #395-435 in best national universities.

• 99% acceptance rate
• Nationally ranked online graduate business programs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can i do with a doctorate project management degree.

With an online doctorate in project management, you will be qualified to work in various leadership roles. Graduates of these programs are eligible to oversee all sizes of projects. The following include possible career options for project managers:

Architecture project managers :

Architecture project managers oversee design projects within architectural firms. They ensure materials and methods uphold safety and structural standards and meet regulations. Those with advanced project management degrees are ready to lead architecture teams or manage their own firms.

Engineering project managers :

Engineering project managers hold advanced project management and/or engineering degrees. They must have at least seven years of experience. They are responsible for leading engineering teams and adhering to project schedules. They also ensure safety standards are met.

Marketing project managers :

A marketing project manager oversees the development and implementation of strategic marketing campaigns. They work with clients and manage tight deadlines, ensuring client relations are favorable.

Software development project managers :

Software development project managers are highly trained professionals. They facilitate the development and implementation of new software programs. They lead teams of programmers and are well-versed in multiple programming languages.

How long does it take to earn an online project management PhD?

A traditional PhD program takes anywhere between four and six years to complete. Online programs fall somewhere in between the average but generally take four to five years to complete. However, several factors impact completion time.

Enrollment status impacts completion time. What is the enrollment status? Whether you are enrolled on a part-time or full-time basis. As expected, when enrolled full-time, students take heavier course loads than part-time students. Full-time students usually complete program requirements quicker than part-time students. This means a full-time student may earn their degree faster than part-time students. The average completion time for a full-time student enrolled in an online PhD in project management is four to six years. The average completion time for a part-time student enrolled in the same type of program is five to seven years.

While full-time enrollment shortens completion time, full-time programs require more time and effort. On the flip side, part-time programs offer flexibility. Part-time programs are beneficial to students who work and have outside obligations, such as family responsibilities.

While there are benefits to both enrollment types, it is important to determine your needs before choosing an online program and embarking on your online doctorate in project management journey.

What is the job outlook for individuals with a project management online PhD?

Employment of management occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, is projected to grow faster than average through 2032. This growth rate will result in over 1.1 million jobs each year. Project management jobs, a niche of the management sector, will also see an increase in new jobs.

According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), an internationally recognized certification organization, the field will see job growth of 33 percent through 2027. Not all of these jobs will be created in the United States, but the overall job outlook will be favorable within the next seven to eight years.

Recent college graduates with an online doctorate in project management should see favorable job prospects. In fact, project managers with advanced education will be needed to fill positions in academic institutions as well as private businesses and corporations. Employment growth for project managers and other management positions is expected to be driven by the creation of new organizations and businesses. Also, growth is anticipated due to the expansion of existing organizations. As businesses grow and expand their services, project managers will be needed to lead new projects and oversee existing ones. Individuals with advanced degrees, such as the online PhD in project management, should see plentiful job prospects.

Are there professional organizations for individuals with an online PhD in project management to join?

Students earning an online PhD in project management have access to joining professional organizations. These organizations benefit students by providing access to opportunities and resources. Opportunities may include additional training programs, seminars, or access to certifications. Below are the most popular and reputable professional organizations for project management students.

American Management Association :

The American Management Association or AMA offers access to publications, webinars, and webcasts. Students may visit hundreds of online training seminars within twenty-four areas of business management, including project management. AMA also offers access to project management courses put out by the association. These courses cover both basic and advanced concepts in project management.

International Project Management Association :

The International Project Management Association is joined by sixty membership countries. The IPMA hosts events for students and project management professionals, such as training courses and certification opportunities. One of the biggest benefits of joining the IPMA is access to ongoing education opportunities.

Project Management Institute :

One of the most well-known project management organizations is the Project Management Institute or PMI. PMI offers access to professional development opportunities and plentiful resources. Only members of PMI gain access to these resources and development opportunities. Members may also take online courses and seminars through PMI. In addition to the internationally recognized certification program opportunities, PMI offers access to a global job board that advertises employment openings.

What classes will I have to take for an PhD in project management online degree?

Online PhD in project management programs offer the same courses as traditional, on-campus doctoral project management programs. Coursework is designed to build skills and knowledge in project and strategic management while improving research and writing skills.

According to the programs on our list, courses cover a wide range of topics. However, courses build on a similar business and management acumen.

Some of the courses seen on PhD in project management online programs include management principles and practice, management theory, organizational leadership, project management, qualitative research methods, and strategic thinking for decision-making. Many of these courses are taught during the first two years of the doctoral program. Advanced courses build on the foundation set in the formative years. Once the foundation courses have been completed, students begin work on their research projects or thesis.

Some project management doctoral degree programs offer concentration opportunities. Degree specializations allow students to tailor their courses to align with career goals. Coursework emphasizes specific areas of project management like organizational performance or risk management. Some of the most common project management specializations include life-cycle and performance management, program and portfolio management, project-based strategic leadership, and risk and quality management. These specializations allow students to pad their resumé with niche knowledge and skills.

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9 Undergraduate Research Projects That Wowed Us This Year

The telegraph. The polio vaccine. The bar code. Light beer. Throughout its history, NYU has been known for innovation, with faculty and alumni in every generation contributing to some of the most notable inventions and scientific breakthroughs of their time. But you don’t wind up in the history books—or peer-reviewed journals—by accident; academic research, like any specialized discipline, takes hard work and lots of practice. 

And at NYU, for students who are interested, that training can start early—including during an undergraduate's first years on campus. Whether through assistantships in faculty labs, summer internships, senior capstones, or independent projects inspired by coursework, undergrad students have many opportunities to take what they’re learning in the classroom and apply it to create original scholarship throughout their time at NYU. Many present their work at research conferences, and some even co-author work with faculty and graduate students that leads to publication. 

As 2023-2024 drew to a close, the NYU News team coordinated with the Office of the Provost to pull together a snapshot of the research efforts that students undertook during this school year. The nine featured here represent just a small fraction of the impressive work we encountered in fields ranging from biology, chemistry, and engineering to the social sciences, humanities, and the arts. 

These projects were presented at NYU research conferences for undergrads, including Migration and Im/Mobility , Pathways for Discovery: Undergraduate Research and Writing Symposium , Social Impact: NYU’s Applied Undergraduate Research Conference , Arts-Based Undergraduate Research Conference , Gallatin Student Research Conference ,  Dreammaker’s Summit , Tandon’s Research Excellence Exhibit , and Global Engagement Symposium . Learn more about these undergrad research opportunities and others.

Jordan Janowski (CAS '24)

Sade Chaffatt (NYU Abu Dhabi '24)

Elsa Nyongesa (GPH, CAS ’24 )

Anthony Offiah (Gallatin ’26)

Kimberly Sinchi (Tandon ’24) and Sarah Moughal (Tandon ’25)

Rohan Bajaj (Stern '24)

Lizette Saucedo (Liberal Studies ’24)

Eva Fuentes (CAS '24)

Andrea Durham (Tandon ’26)

Jordan Janowski (CAS ’24) Major: Biochemistry Thesis title: “Engineering Chirality for Functionality in Crystalline DNA”

Jordan Janowski (CAS '24). Photo by Tracey Friedman

I work in the Structural DNA Nanotechnology Lab, which was founded by the late NYU professor Ned Seeman, who is known as the father of the field. My current projects are manipulating DNA sequences to self-assemble into high order structures.

Essentially, we’re using DNA as a building material, instead of just analyzing it for its biological functions. It constantly amazes me that this is possible.

I came in as a pre-med student, but when I started working in the lab I realized that I was really interested in continuing my research there. I co-wrote a paper with postdoc Dr. Simon Vecchioni who has been a mentor to me and helped me navigate applying to grad school. I’m headed to Scripps Research in the fall. This research experience has led me to explore some of the molecules that make up life and how they could be engineered into truly unnatural curiosities and technologies.

My PI, Prof. Yoel Ohayon , has been super supportive of my place on the  NYU women’s basketball team, which I’m a  member of. He’s been coming to my games since sophomore year, and he’ll text me with the score and “great game!”— it’s been so nice to have that support for my interests beyond the lab.

Anthony Offiah (Gallatin ’26) Concentration: Fashion design and business administration MLK Scholars research project title: “project: DREAMER”

Anthony Offiah (Gallatin '26). Photo by Tracey Friedman

In “project: DREAMER,” I explored how much a person’s sense of fashion is a result of their environment or societal pressures based on their identity. Certain groups are pressured or engineered to present a certain way, and I wanted to see how much of the opposing force—their character, their personality—affected their sense of style. 

This was a summer research project through the MLK Scholars Program . I did ethnographic interviews with a few people, and asked them to co-design their ideal garments with me. They told me who they are, how they identify, and what they like in fashion, and we synthesized that into their dream garments. And then we had a photo shoot where they were empowered to make artistic choices. 

Some people told me they had a hard time conveying their sense of style because they were apprehensive about being the center of attention or of being dissimilar to the people around them. So they chose to conform to protect themselves. And then others spoke about wanting to safeguard the artistic or vulnerable—or one person used the word “feminine”—side of them so they consciously didn’t dress how they ideally would. 

We ended the interviews by stating an objective about how this co-designing process didn’t end with them just getting new clothes—it was about approaching fashion differently than how they started and unlearning how society might put them in a certain box without their approval.  

My concentration in Gallatin is fashion design and business administration. In the industry some clothing is critiqued and some clothing is praised—and navigating that is challenging, because what you like might not be well received. So doing bespoke fashion for just one person is freeing in a sense because you don’t have to worry about all that extra stuff. It’s just the art. And I like being an artist first and thinking about the business second.

Lizette Saucedo (Global Liberal Studies ’24) Major: Politics, rights, and development Thesis title: “Acknowledging and Remembering Deceased Migrants Crossing the U.S.-Mexican Border”

Lizette Saucedo (Global Liberal Studies '24). Photo by Tracey Friedman

My thesis project is on commemorating migrants who are dying on their journey north to cross the U.S.–Mexican border. I look at it through different theoretical lenses, and one of the terms is necropolitics—how politics shapes the way the State governs life and especially death. And then of the main issues aside from the deaths is that a lot of people in the U.S. don’t know about them, due to the government trying to eschew responsibility for migrant suffering. In the final portion of the thesis, I argue for presenting what some researchers call “migrant artifacts”—the personal belongings left behind by people trying to cross over—to the public, so that people can become aware and have more of a human understanding of what’s going on. 

This is my senior thesis for Liberal Studies, but the idea for it started in an International Human Rights course I took with professor Joyce Apsel . We read a book by Jason De León called The Land of the Open Graves , which I kept in the back of my mind. And then when I studied abroad in Germany during my junior year, I noticed all the different memorials and museums, and wondered why we didn’t have the equivalent in the U.S. My family comes from Mexico—my parents migrated—and ultimately all of these interests came together.

I came into NYU through the Liberal Studies program and I loved it. It’s transdisciplinary, which shaped how I view my studies. My major is politics, rights, and development and my minor is social work, but I’ve also studied museum studies, and I’ve always loved the arts. The experience of getting to work one-on-one on this thesis has really fortified my belief that I can combine all those things.

Sade Chaffatt (Abu Dhabi ’24) Major: Biology Thesis title: “The Polycomb repressive component, EED in mouse hepatocytes regulates liver homeostasis and survival following partial hepatectomy.”

Sade Chaffatt (NYU Abu Dhabi '24). Photo courtesy of NYUAD

Imagine your liver as a room. Within the liver there are epigenetic mechanisms that control gene expression. Imagine these epigenetic mechanisms as a dimmer switch, so that you could adjust the light in the room. If we remove a protein that is involved in regulating these mechanisms, there might be dysregulation—as though the light is too bright or too dim. One such protein, EED, plays a crucial role in regulating gene expression. And so my project focuses on investigating whether EED is required in mouse hepatocytes to regulate liver homeostasis and to regulate survival following surgical resection.

Stepping into the field of research is very intimidating when you’re an undergraduate student and know nothing. But my capstone mentor, Dr. Kirsten Sadler , encourages students to present their data at lab meetings and to speak with scientists. Even though this is nerve-wracking, it helps to promote your confidence in communicating science to others in the field.

If you’d asked 16-year-old me, I never would’ve imagined that I’d be doing research at this point. Representation matters a lot, and you often don't see women—especially not Black women—in research. Being at NYUAD has really allowed me to see more women in these spaces. Having had some experience in the medical field through internships, I can now say I’m more interested in research and hope to pursue a PhD in the future.

Kimberly Sinchi (Tandon ’24) Major: Computer Science Sarah Moughal (Tandon ’25) Major: Computer Science Project: Robotic Design Team's TITAN

Sarah Moughal (Tandon '25, left) and Kimberly Sinchi (Tandon '24). Photo by Tracey Friedman

Kimberly: The Robotic Design Team has been active at NYU for at least five years. We’re 60-plus undergrad and grad students majoring in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, and integrated design. We’ve named our current project TITAN because of how huge it is. TITAN stands for “Tandon’s innovation in terraforming and autonomous navigation.”

Sarah: We compete in NASA’s lunatics competition every year, which means we build a robot from scratch to be able to compete in lunar excavation and construction. We make pretty much everything in house in the Tandon MakerSpace, and everyone gets a little experience with machining, even if you're not mechanical. A lot of it is about learning how to work with other people—communicating across majors and disciplines and learning how to explain our needs to someone who may not be as well versed in particular technologies as we are. 

Kimberly: With NYU’s Vertically Integrated Project I’ve been able to take what I was interested in and actually have a real world impact with it. NASA takes notes on every Rover that enters this competition. What worked and what didn’t actually influences their designs for rovers they send to the moon and to Mars.

Eva Fuentes (CAS ’24) Major: Anthropology Thesis title: “Examining the relationship between pelvic shape and numbers of lumbar vertebrae in primates”

Eva Fuentes (CAS '24). Photo by Tracey Friedman

I came into NYU thinking I wanted to be an art history major with maybe an archeology minor. To do the archeology minor, you have to take the core classes in anthropology, and so I had to take an intro to human evolution course. I was like, this is the coolest thing I’ve learned—ever. So I emailed people in the department to see if I could get involved. 

Since my sophomore year, I’ve been working in the Evolutionary Morphology Lab with Scott Williams, who is primarily interested in the vertebral column of primates in the fossil record because of how it can inform the evolution of posture and locomotion in humans.

For my senior thesis, I’m looking at the number of lumbar vertebrae—the vertebrae that are in the lower back specifically—and aspects of pelvic shape to see if it is possible to make inferences about the number of lumbar vertebrae a fossil may have had. The bones of the lower back are important because they tell us about posture and locomotion.

I committed to a PhD program at Washington University in St. Louis a few weeks ago to study biological anthropology. I never anticipated being super immersed in the academic world. I don’t come from an academic family. I had no idea what I was doing when I started, but Scott Williams, and everyone in the lab, is extremely welcoming and easy to talk to. It wasn't intimidating to come into this lab at all.

Elsa Nyongesa (GPH, CAS ’24 ) Major: Global Public Health and Biology Project: “Diversity in Breast Oncological Studies: Impacts on Black Women’s Health Outcomes”

Elsa Nyongesa (GPH, CAS '24). Photo by Tracey Friedman

I interned at Weill Cornell Medicine through their Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program where I worked with my mentor, Dr. Lisa Newman, who is the head of the International Center for the Study of Breast Cancer Subtypes. I analyzed data on the frequency of different types of breast cancer across racial and ethnic groups in New York. At the same time, I was also working with Dr. Rachel Kowolsky to study minority underrepresentation in clinical research. 

In an experiential learning course taught by Professor Joyce Moon Howard in the GPH department, I created a research question based on my internship experience. I thought about how I could combine my experiences from the program which led to my exploration of the correlation between minority underrepresentation in breast oncological studies, and how it affects the health outcomes of Black women with breast cancer.

In my major, we learn about the large scope of health disparities across different groups. This opportunity allowed me to learn more about these disparities in the context of breast cancer research. As a premedical student, this experience broadened my perspective on health. I learned more about the social, economic, and environmental factors influencing health outcomes. It also encouraged me to examine literature more critically to find gaps in knowledge and to think about potential solutions to health problems. Overall, this experience deepened my philosophy of service, emphasizing the importance of health equity and advocacy at the research and clinical level.

Rohan Bajaj (Stern ’24) Major: Finance and statistics Thesis title: “Measuring Socioeconomic Changes and Investor Attitude in Chicago’s Post-Covid Economic Recovery”

Rohan Bajaj (Stern '24). Photo by Tracey Friedman

My thesis is focused on understanding the effects of community-proposed infrastructure on both the socioeconomic demographics of cities and on fiscal health. I’m originally from Chicago, so it made a lot of sense to pay tribute back to the place that raised me. I’m compiling a list of characteristics of infrastructure that has been developed since 2021 as a part of the Chicago Recovery Plan and then assessing how neighborhoods have changed geographically and economically. 

I’m looking at municipal bond yields in Chicago as a way of evaluating the fiscal health of the city. Turns out a lot of community-proposed infrastructure is focused in lower income areas within Chicago rather than higher income areas. So that makes the research question interesting, to see if there’s a correlation between the proposed and developed infrastructure projects, and if these neighborhoods are being gentrified alongside development.

I kind of stumbled into the impact investing industry accidentally from an internship I had during my time at NYU. I started working at a renewable energies brokerage in midtown, where my main job was collecting a lot of market research trends and delivering insights on how these different energy markets would come into play. I then worked with the New York State Insurance Fund, where I helped construct and execute their sustainable investment strategy from the ground up. 

I also took a class called “Design with Climate Change” with Peter Anker in Gallatin during my junior year, and a lot of that class was focused on how to have climate resilient and publicly developed infrastructure, and understanding the effects it has on society. It made me start thinking about the vital role that physical surroundings play in steering communities.

In the short term I want to continue diving into impact-focused investing and help identify urban planners and city government to develop their communities responsibly and effectively.

Andrea Durham (Tandon, ’26)  Major: Biomolecular science Research essay title: “The Rise and Fall of Aduhelm”

Andrea Durham (Tandon '26). Photo by Tracey Friedman

This is an essay I wrote last year in an advanced college essay writing class with Professor Lorraine Doran on the approval of a drug for Alzheimer’s disease called Aduhelm—a monoclonal antibody therapy developed by Biogen in 2021, which was described as being momentous and groundbreaking. But there were irregularities ranging from the design of its clinical trials to government involvement that led to the resignation of three scientists on an advisory panel, because not everybody in the scientific community agreed that it should be approved.

When I was six years old, my grandmother was diagnosed. Seeing the impact that it had over the years broke my heart and ignited a passion in me to pursue research. 

When I started at NYU, I wasn’t really sure what I was going to do in the future, or what opportunities I would go after. This writing class really gave me an opportunity to reflect on the things that were important to me in my life. The September after I wrote this paper, I started volunteering in a lab at Mount Sinai for Alzheimer's disease research, and that’s what I’m doing now—working as a volunteer at the Center for Molecular Integrative Neuroresilience under Dr. Giulio Pasinetti. I have this opportunity to be at the forefront, and because of the work I did in my writing class I feel prepared going into these settings with an understanding of the importance of conducting ethical research and working with integrity.

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9 phd students were named 2024 humanities engage fellows.

Nine PhD students at the University of Pittsburgh have received research funding from the Pitt’s Humanities Engage project, which is committed to broadening and deepening the intellectual and professional development of all PhD candidates.

Six of the recipients pitched their own Summer Immersive Fellowships, which offer the chance to gain experiences with host organizations in collaborative, mission-focused project work drawing on their high-level skills as researchers and writers. They will be co-mentored by the host organization supervisors, a cohort of faculty mentors and the senior director for graduate advising and engagement for the humanities.

This year’s Summer Immersive Fellowship recipients are:

• Juwon Adenuga (Music)
• Monica Daniels (History of Art and Architecture)
• Luis Delgado (Music)
• Frederick Miller (Theatre Arts)
• Senjuti Mukherjee (Film and Media Studies)
• Ernest Owusu-Poku (Music)

The two-term Immersive Dissertation Research Fellowship supports Humanities dissertation projects that involve substantial professional development and will likely result in dissertation formats other than the conventional proto-monograph. The fellowship carries a competitive stipend, a tuition scholarship and professional development funds for its duration.

The Immersive Dissertation Research Fellowship awardees are:

• Rahul Kumar (Film and Media Studies)
• Apala Kundu (English)
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Students walk into Barton Hall for the 2024 Ph.D. Recognition Ceremony.

Ph.D. graduates carved their own paths

By katya hrichak graduate school.

Cornell’s newest doctoral graduates have already begun paving the way for new discoveries, President Martha E. Pollack said to more than 300 students waiting to cross the stage at the 2024 Ph.D. Recognition Ceremony on May 24 at Barton Hall.

“The knowledge brought to light by your research, and shared with the world through your dissertation, is now your own contribution to the edifice of human knowledge,” she said. “Just as your research built on the knowledge discovered and created by others, so will those who come after you, build on yours.”

A newly recognized Ph.D. recipient embraces family after the ceremony.

Each doctoral student accepted a certificate from Kathryn J. Boor ’80, dean of the Graduate School and vice provost for graduate education, or Provost Michael I. Kotlikoff as they crossed the stage.

“You have reached the pinnacle of knowledge or expertise within your specific focus in your field, and your Ph.D. serves as a recognition of your deep commitment and drive to discover new knowledge,” Kotlikoff said.

This year, the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly revived the tradition of a faculty speaker; the speaker, Praveen Sethupathy, professor and chair in the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine, told the students that the process of pursuing a Ph.D. looked different for every one of them.

“No two academic journeys are the same,” he said. “Confidently carve your own path. It’s tempting to compare yourself with colleagues. But you are not them. You are someone with a unique set of skills, talents, values and experiences that have shaped your interests and goals. Find the people who will support you, empower you and persevere.”

Ph.D. candidates prepare for recognition.

New graduates recognized those who were part of their networks while at Cornell and how integral their presence was to degree completion. Fangyu Wang, Ph.D. ’24, a biochemistry, molecular and cell biology graduate, expressed gratitude for her mentor, lab members and friends.

“Earning a Ph.D. means not only have I experienced academic growth, but also personally I feel like I’ve become a new person,” she said. “I’ve gained so much knowledge.”

“Doing a Ph.D. is not just you, it’s all the people around you and all the people that support you,” said genetics, genomics and development graduate Brian Aguilera, Ph.D. ’24. “It’s a marathon, and you need people to keep you going. I’m really grateful for that.”

The journey to a Ph.D. was meaningful for Aguilera as an individual, he said, but also honored those who encouraged him along the way.

“My grandparents didn’t finish high school, so for my family it’s a huge deal for me to be able to do what I love and keep on learning,” he said. “They support me and they’re really proud of this huge accomplishment. It’s not just for me, but for all of the generations behind me.”

Watch recordings of the Ph.D. Recognition Ceremony and the morning and afternoon Commencement ceremonies.

Katya Hrichak is a communications specialist in the Graduate School.

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