Student Directory
PhD Admissions
The Ford School of Public Policy’s Joint Ph.D. Program offers three degrees:
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Economics
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Political Science
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Sociology
Admissions Process Summary:
- THE APPLICATION AND ALL MATERIALS ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 15TH.
- Students must designate one of the three degree tracks, Economics, Political Science, or Sociology, at the time of application.
- The application requires a program code Please choose the code associated with the program you will be applying for: Public Policy & Economics 01677; Public Policy & Political Science 01679; Public Policy & Sociology 01681. Level: Doctoral. Sub-plan: Economics, Political Science, or, Sociology.
- Applicants for the joint Ph.D. in Public Policy & Sociology must designate a primary topic of research in Sociology. See the Sociology Dept. website: http://www.rackham.umich.edu/Programs/social.sci/socio.html.
- The application files of those recommended for admission by the Ford School PhD admissions committee are then forwarded to the appropriate department admissions committee counterpart for consideration.
- Applicants will be notified of admission decisions in mid-March.
Application Requirements:
STEP 1. These three degree programs are part of the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies. Prospective applicants begin the application process by registering as a Prospective Rackham Graduate Student at the following link: https://inquiry.embark.com/UMich/Rackham/
STEP 2. Complete the application
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Application: To help you determine which application is appropriate for you, please follow this link: http://www.rackham.umich.edu/Admis/ and choose from among:
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STEP 3. In addition to submitting the application, prospective applicants must also submit the following documentation to Rackham Graduate School and/or to the FSPP PhD Office:
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To Ford School: |
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Three Letters of Recommendation. Submit electronically via the online application (if first time applicant), or, send directly to the FSPP PhD Office (if former/current Rackham student). |
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Official Transcripts: Send official transcripts of courses taken and grades received at each post-secondary institution attended/attending and at any international institutions (if you have completed or are completing a degree program at an international institution). Transcripts from non-U.S. institutions (if not in English) must be accompanied by certified English translations. Send one official set to Rackham (Attn: Transcripts) & one official set to FSPP. |
Official Transcripts: Send one official set to Rackham (Attn: Transcripts) & one official set to FSPP PhD Office. |
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Official Test Score Report. GRE and TOEFL (if international applicant) scores must be sent directly from the testing service to Rackham. The UM institution code for GRE and TOEFL is: 1839. |
Copies of GRE and TOEFL Test Score Report(s) to FSPP PhD Office. |
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Academic Statement of Purpose: (Describes your skills, achievements, relevant experience; professional, intellectual, research interests, and, career objectives). |
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Personal Statement: submit electronically via the online application (if 1st time applicant), or, send directly to the FSPP PhD Office (if former/current Rackham student). |
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Admissions Conduct Code: complete electronically via the online application (if applicable), or, mail to Rackham. |
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Writing Sample(≤ 20 pages): Required if applying to Joint PhD with Sociology and recommended if applying to Political Science. Not required for Economics. |
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Affidavit of Financial Support (International applicants): Send to Rackham only if you have been accepted for admission. |
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Mailing Addresses:
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FORD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY JOINT DOCTORAL PROGRAM 4223 WEILL HALL 735 SOUTH STATE STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109-3091 fordschoolphd@umich.edu |
RACKHAM GRADUATE SCHOOL ATTN: ADMISSIONS 915 E. WASHINGTON STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109-1070 |
