ADVANCING THE FIELD

Being awarded a research fellowship is a key way to fund your graduate school research, while also giving your research prestige and credibility. This extra stamp of approval on your research can be especially helpful ...

One of the great benefits of earning a doctoral degree is the range of academic positions a PhD can prepare you to pursue. If you want a career in academia, jobs range from the obvious, like a university professor or ...

If you’re reading this, you’re probably exploring your options for advancing your undergraduate degree. Could a PhD be the ticket to realizing your academic goals and dreams? The decision to return to graduate school ...

Marie Purcell has always loved the way courses in religious studies have offered opportunities to think about the deep questions of life and togetherness, a passion she discovered during her undergraduate studies at St. ...

Lauren Ammerman and James McCormick have more in common that being SMU alumni — both of their grandmothers had Alzheimer's disease and they both worked on a recent study at the SMU lab that has the potential to ...

The digital revolution is here, and Southern Methodist University is at the forefront. By investing in the latest technologies and emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary study, our newest programs and focus on ...

If you've ever considered earning a doctorate, one of the questions you've undoubtedly asked yourself is "how will I pay for a Ph.D.?"  The good news is, most doctoral students receive fellowships and research funding ...