Pre-Doctoral Training Opportunities
For those looking to gain more experience and exposure to business research, there are a broad range of opportunities available. The following pre-doctoral training opportunities can be crucial roadmap for those looking for a top Ph.D. position.
· Summer Undergraduates Mentored Research Program (SUMR)
· Wharton Rodney White Center Pre-Doctoral Research Associate Program
· Stanford GSB Research Fellow Program
· NYU Pre-Doctoral Program
· Pathways to Research and Doctoral Careers (PREDOC)
· The Michigan Ross Bridges to Doctoral Fellows Program
· American Economic Association Summer and Scholarship Program
· BYU Ph.D. Prep Program
· Harvard GSAS Research Scholars
· Harvard Program for Research in Markets and Organizations (PRIMO)
· Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early
· Masters in Science in Business Research
Summer Undergraduates Mentored Research Program (SUMR)The SUMR program is a 12-week paid summer program to prepare first generation and underrepresented minority undergraduate students to pursue PhD degrees in health services research. SUMR is hosted by the
Health Care Management Department of the
Wharton School and the
Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics. For over 20 years, SUMR has helped inspire students to explore the fields of health services research, medicine, and academia.
Wharton Rodney White Center Pre-Doctoral Research Associate ProgramThe center offers specially qualified recent college graduates interested in applying to PhD programs the opportunity to work directly with
Wharton finance faculty as full-time Research Associates. Each Research Associate will work in this challenging position for 1-2 years and emerge prepared to apply for PhD programs in economics, finance, public policy, business, or other quantitative social-science programs.
Stanford GSB Research Fellow ProgramThis two-year fellowship is designed for individuals wanting to gain valuable training and experience toward a career in academic research before applying to a PhD program in business and related fields.
NYU Pre-Doctoral ProgramThe
Stern Pre-Doctoral program is intended to prepare select students to apply to PhD programs in Business, at Stern or elsewhere. The Stern Pre-Doctoral program seeks to promote a diverse, scholarly environment and encourage promising individuals from under-represented or non-typical backgrounds (personal, academic, or employment) to enter the academic profession.
Pathways to Research and Doctoral Careers (PREDOC)A consortium of universities and research institutions that aims to foster a talented, diverse, and inclusive population in the quantitative social sciences. Consortium members collaborate to prepare Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students for a potential academic career through predoctoral research programs: paid, full-time, post-baccalaureate research positions working directly for faculty, where recent graduates are mentored and prepared for careers in the academy, institutes of policy research, and industry.
The Michigan Ross Bridges to Doctoral Fellows ProgramThe
Ross Bridges to Doctoral Fellows Program offers a 12-month, full-time certificate that prepares individuals who hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree to successfully transition into full-time doctoral studies. The program is made possible by the University of Michigan Rackham Merit Fellowship, which supports students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and goals who desire pre-doctoral preparation.
American Economic Association Summer and Scholarship ProgramIntensive, 2-month residential program. AEASP offers talented undergraduates seriously considering post-graduate studies in economics, the opportunity to develop and solidify their math and other technical skills to enable them to successfully meet the high demands of academically challenging doctoral programs.
BYU Ph.D. Prep ProgramBYU’s School of Accountancy offers a specialized PhD Prep Track as part of the Masters of Accountancy (MAcc) degree. The program is designed to prepare students to enroll in a Ph.D. program in accounting at another university after finishing their master’s degree.
Harvard GSAS Research ScholarsThe GSAS Research Scholar Initiative is a non-degree granting post-baccalaureate program that provides mentored research and training for individuals interested in pursuing doctoral studies.
Harvard Program for Research in Markets and Organizations (PRIMO)A 10-week summer residential community of undergraduates participating in research affiliated with HBS faculty. The Program seeks to create a diverse group of Fellows including but not limited to women and underrepresented minorities who are inspired by and are committed to pursuing excellence in business research.
Leadership Alliance Summer Research EarlyIdentification Program SR-EIP is a fully paid summer internship that provides undergraduates with training and mentoring in the principles underlying the conduct of research and prepares them to pursue competitive applications to PhD or MD-PhD programs. SR-EIP offers closely mentored research experiences in the life and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities at research institutions across the country. Wharton is a host site of the SR-EIP.
Masters in Science in Business ResearchThe Master’s in Business Research (MSBR) at the
Fox School of Business is a STEM-designated degree program that is designed to prepare students for PhD study. This one-of-a-kind program is designed such that MS students enroll in PhD courses alongside current PhD students and have the opportunity to learn from leading scholars.
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