Interested in pursuing a PhD in Psychology?
Join Stanford Psychology graduate students, research staff, and faculty for our Paths to PhD event.
Paths to PhD
Join Stanford Psychology graduate students, research assistants, and faculty for our 8th annual Paths to PhD event Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm. This VIRTUAL event is a free one-day information session and workshop on applying to research positions and Ph.D. programs in psychology.
There are two components to this program:
- an information-session where you will hear from faculty, graduate students, postdocs, and research staff about their experiences and insights regarding their paths to psychology research, what is typically involved in a psychology program, and key components of the application
- a workshop where you can participate in one-on-one or small group sessions with a graduate student, postdoc, or research staff member to work with you on specific components of your application.
The Paths to a Psychology PhD program — both the information session and workshop — is open to people from all backgrounds.
Applications are due September 29, 2024. APPLY NOW!
Please note that this event is NOT associated with admissions to or employment at Stanford University.
Who is Paths to PhD for?
Stanford’s Department of Psychology is committed to building an inclusive field of psychology. We aim to spread knowledge and help those from groups historically underrepresented in psychology to apply to research positions and PhD programs in psychology broadly.
We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups, including but not limited to, women, people of color, first-generation college students, and those from low-income backgrounds, to apply.
Interested applicants from any institution or organization are invited to apply!
What will this event cover?
The format for Paths to PhD 2024 is still pending.
In the past, topics have included:
- Why a PhD in psychology?
- How to choose a program
- Navigating the admissions process
- Crafting a compelling application
One-on-one conversation with current graduate students and research staff for personalized advice about your interests and future in psychology
Is this a recruitment event for the Stanford Psychology Department?
No, this event is NOT associated with admissions to or employment at Stanford University. Although the organizers will draw on their personal experiences when providing information, this event will not provide any specific information about applying to Stanford’s PhD program in Psychology. Instead, participants will learn about psychology PhD programs and research positions in general.
If you have further questions about this event or the application, please email paths2phd [at] lists.stanford.edu (paths2phd[at]lists[dot]stanford[dot]edu).