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UNC Public Policy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

UNC Public Policy PhD funding package (assistantships and fellowships), Fall 2027 entry

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The Fall 2027 PhD program offers interdisciplinary doctoral study and research in public policy, combining theory, empirical and normative analysis, and a chosen policy field.

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  • language acceptable official TOEFL scores OR acceptable official IELTS scores Exact current official rule

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  • language internet-based TOEFL minimum score 90
  • language IELTS minimum score 7
Preferences and flexible criteria (2)
  • international applicants
  • taken and passed first course in calculus AND introductory microeconomics AND introductory statistics
Level of study
PhD
Fields of study
Public policy
What's covered Fully funded
Funding type
Fully funded
Funding details
UNC Public Policy helps secure funding for all PhD students in good standing through teaching and research assistantships, fellowships and traineeships; most sources pay a stipend of at least $22,000 for the 9-month year plus full tuition, fees and health insurance, and the department intends to provide five years of full funding.
Duration
4+ years
Host country
United States
Host institution
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)
What I need Not listed here
In-person requirements
Required in-person study/placement/event

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  1. Optional but strongly encouraged: contact faculty members whose research interests align with yours to assist with advisor matching. Optional
  2. Open the UNC Graduate School online application and select Public Policy. Required
  3. Complete the online application and specify at least one policy field; the application also has a Faculty Match/Interest section for indicating faculty members you may wish to work with or who support your application. Required
  4. Upload the Statement of Purpose and unofficial transcripts through the online application. If you are currently enrolled in classes when applying, submit a partial transcript and send a complete transcript after receiving your grades or degree. Required
  5. Provide three recommenders' names and email addresses in the online application and select Save so invitation emails are sent. Submit the three required recommendation letters through the online application as instructed. Required
  6. If you are an international applicant, arrange for acceptable official TOEFL scores reported directly from ETS or IELTS scores reported directly from IELTS to be submitted; the stated minimum total score is 90 for internet-based TOEFL or 7 for IELTS. Required
  7. Complete and submit the online application by the Fall 2027 deadline. Required
  8. If offered admission as an international applicant, complete and upload the International Student Data Form and Financial Certification Instructions/Worksheet to your ConnectCarolina Student Center after receiving instructions from ISSS. Required
Deadline
1 December 2026
Application cycle
2026 application cycle
Notes
GRE scores will not be required or reviewed for the 2027 admissions cycle.

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