The
Individual Ph.D. Program has demanding application requirements and a
strict deadline. The following
original documents and 10 copies of each must be provided by the stated deadline
in support of an Individual Ph.D. proposal:
1.
A completed Individual Ph.D. Program Application
2.
Statement of purpose which indicates the scope and objectives of the
proposed program of study and research, its theoretical significance and/or
practical importance; justification of the program’s interdisciplinary nature;
and substantiation that the University has the necessary resources to support
such a program.
3.
A detailed description of the dissertation plan (approximately 6 pages/maximum
of 10 pages).
4.
A proposed program of study which lists by field the actual coursework
completed and those courses still to be completed, and includes comments on the
nature and relevance of preparatory work already completed and in progress.
5.
A tentative schedule for completing these activities.
6.
One copy of transcripts from colleges or universities attended.
7.
Statement indicating to which other University programs the student has
applied and the results of the applications.
8.
Education Testing Service record of Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical
Graduate Record Examination scores (scores submitted should not be older than 10
years).
9.
A bio-sketch from the Chair of the proposed Supervisory Committee,
including previous experience in supervising Ph.D. students.
10. Letters of evaluation* from each member of the proposed Supervisory Committee, specifying in detail how each member will participate in guiding the student's program. The letter from the Chair should also include what forms of basic graduate support will be made available to the student such as office or lab space, computer availability, teaching or funding opportunities. These letters should be mailed directly to the IPhD Program Coordinator at: IPhD Program, Interdisciplinary Programs, University of Washington, 311 Loew Hall, Box 352192, Seattle, Washington 98195.
11.
Resume
12.
A maximum of 2 letters of personal recommendation is accepted but not required*.