Doctor of Philosophy
Psychology and Social Intervention
Prepare for a career as a social scientist who can understand, transform, and improve the contexts and systems in which humans develop across the lifespan.
Psychology & Social Intervention PhD Admissions Information
In this PSI 101 video, you will learn from students from the Psychology and Social Intervention (PSI) Doctoral Program. We will cover a wide range of topics, including the curriculum, PhD requirements, timelines, and the breadth of research conducted in the program.
Primary Research Mentors:
The doctoral program in Psychology and Social Intervention at NYU is a small training program; thus, we pay close attention to the match between the candidate and the program’s faculty and resources. We seek to admit students whose perspectives align with the program as a whole and whose research interests are well-matched with those of one or more faculty members. Rather than admitting students to work with a particular faculty member, admitted students engage in a mutual matchmaking process with faculty at the start of their training to determine their initial mentor and are actively encouraged and supported to work with multiple faculty starting their 3rd year.
The following PSI faculty will be available to serve as primary research mentors for the Fall 2025 admission are:
- Rezarta Bilali
- Jorge Cuartas
- Diane Hughes
- Pamela Morris-Perez
- Michelle Twali
The following PSI faculty will be unavailable to serve as primary research mentors for the Fall 2025 admission. However, these faculty are potentially available to serve as additional mentors in later years of training, so we encourage you to write about your interests and experiences that demonstrate that you are a good match with the program as a whole.
- J. Lawrence Aber
- LaRue Allen
- Elise Cappella
- Alejandro J. Ganimian
- Erin Godfrey
- Edward Seidman
- Hirokazu Yoshikawa
GRE:
- Please note that the GRE test is optional. Applicants may submit GRE scores if desired, but there will be no disadvantage or consequence to not submitting them.
Funding:
- NYU Steinhardt offers a competitive funding package for PhD students who study full-time. Learn more about Steinhardt's funding opportunities.
Application Guidelines:
- Please visit the How to Apply page for more information on application requirements.
- Please review our FAQ page to find out more information about the PSI program and application process.
Questions:
- If you have any additional questions about our degree, please feel free to contact us at applied.psychology@nyu.edu.