Advance your research career with the Evans Ph.D.
Are you interested in using sophisticated research methods and an interdisciplinary perspective to study society’s most significant challenges? Do you want to use data and evidence to improve policy decisions and the management of public organizations to improve the life of individuals and communities?
Policy and management research examines:
- the effects of laws and regulations on people, communities, and organizations;
- processes for creating equitable and inclusive democratic governance;
- management of multi-sectoral (government, nonprofit, and private) partnerships, and;
- equitable provision of public goods and services.
The Evans School Ph.D. program is a rigorous and supportive educational experience for those interested in pursuing applied research careers in academic, government, and nonprofit organizations. We train sophisticated analysts and scholars with a deep understanding of the institutional, historical, normative, and economic factors shaping policy design, implementation, and evaluation.
New in 2023, pursue a credentialed degree option in Data Science or Advanced Data Science through the eScience Institute as part of your Ph.D. training.