Apply for a PhD in Education in University of Colorado Boulder

Application Deadline: December 1, domestic and November 15, international 

University of Colorado Boulder is inviting applications for a Ph.D. in Education with an emphasis in Research & Evaluation Methodology. REM is a community for intellectually curious, and academically motivated students who want to learn about quantitative research methods for analyzing research methodology with an eye toward influencing education policy and practice with the goals of facilitating learning and increasing equity, particularly for marginalized groups. Students frequently specialize in either mastering psychometrics and educational assessment or in applying statistics towards program and policy analysis, though some students pursue additional approaches.

All REM students can expect to be involved in the Center for Assessment, Design, Research and Evaluation (CADRE). CADRE’s mission is to produce generalizable knowledge, to assess and improve student learning, and to evaluate programs and methods that may have a meaningful effect on student learning and promote more equitable student outcomes.

Financial Support

All doctoral students are awarded generous funding packages. Stipends and grants cover tuition costs and provide experiential graduate assistantships that further prepare candidates for the future as researchers, educators, and leaders in the field. Fellowship and assistantship packages are awarded on a competitive basis and vary for each student. All funding packages guarantee coverage for five years of full-time study.

A typical package will include a total of a 50% appointment (~20hr/week) through a Graduate Research Assistantship and/or Teaching Assistantship, full tuition remission and a fellowship to assist with student fees, the majority of the CU Student Health Gold Insurance Plan, and a stipend of approximately $23,464 per academic year. Please note that these figures are subject to change and summer funding is not guaranteed.

The Miramontes Doctoral Scholars Program not only provides five years of funding for full-time doctoral study but also includes one year of support focused solely on the dissertation year. The program offers a dedicated, supportive community for doctoral students with research interests focused on educational equity and cultural diversity, and prospective students from underrepresented groups and those who are first-generation college graduates are encouraged to apply.

Application Details

• A Personal Statement
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts are required after admission)
• Optional GRE test score
  • REM encourages students to demonstrate their motivation and preparation for studying advanced quantitative methods. This could be satisfied through GRE scores or any number of alternative methods, such as prior work or research experience.
• TOEFL scores for international students
• Application Fee ($60 domestic application/$80 international) along with the application

For further information about the program, contact the Graduate Admissions Coordinator Jonathon Sawyer.