PhD in Psychology

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From its inception in 1904, the department has distinguished itself with outstanding faculty, research programs, and the best and brightest graduate students. Consistently ranked one of the top graduate programs in the country, the department nurtures an environment of collaborative and independent research and outstanding scholarship. At the University of Illinois we provide the resources, the network, and the experience for mature young scholars to become committed professionals who make unique contributions to the field of psychology and beyond.

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Graduate Program News

  • Industrial-Organizational Psychology PhD student Chu Chu recently received the Meredith P. Crawford Fellowship from the Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO). The HumRRO Meredith P. Crawford Fellowship is awarded annually to a graduate student in I/O Psychology or related doctoral programs...
  • Industrial-Organizational Psychology PhD candidate Lingyue Li recently won the 2023 James C. Johnson Student Paper Competition. This competition, organized by the International Personnel Assessment Council (IPAC), acknowledges the contributions of students in the field of personnel assessment. The...