Graduate Application Process

2021 Application

Applications will be accepted: September 01 - December 01

2021 Application

Applications will be accepted: September 01 - December 01

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is likely we will modify our Application Process this year for the entering class of 2021. In particular, we will likely conduct some or all of the “applicant visits” remotely. Please check back on this website on or after September 15th for final details.

Application Deadline Countdown

Applications will be accepted September 01 – December 01.
To receive full consideration for entry into the Ph.D. program for the Fall of the next school year, ALL application materials must be received no later than
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Application

A complete application must include:
Online application
   - Personal statement
   - Prospective Mentor
   - Research Interests
   - Desired Track
   - Three letters of recommendation
• GRE scores
• EMAIL Official transcripts from University to inquire@psy.miami.edu

No other supplementary materials will be reviewed.

Doctoral Programs

Prospective students apply to clinical or non-clinical programs within the adult, child, pediatric, and health divisions of the department. Approximately 10 to 15 clinical students are admitted across the divisions. Approximately 5 to 10 non-clinical students are admitted across the developmental, evolution cognition and behavior, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, and behavioral medicine programs.

Stipend + Tuition Remission

The department offers financial aid in the form of NIH traineeships, research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and university fellowships. Assistantships and pre-doctoral traineeship stipends typically are $25,000+ per year plus tuition remission.

2021 Student Evaluation and Admission Process

Dec 15

Invitations to Interview

Once completed applications are received, a preliminary screening of the applications for completeness and competitiveness. The Department receives 300-450 applications per year. Potential sources of funding for the applicants are also identified. Prospective mentors perform an initial review of applications and recommend which applicants will receive invitations to interview. Upon Departmental review and approval, invitations to formally interview are extended to applicants.

Jan 15

McKnight Fellowship Application Due

The McKnight Doctoral Fellowships intend to increase the number of African American and Hispanic individuals with Ph.D. in the state of Florida. African American and Hispanic students who would be moving from others states to Florida to complete doctoral study may qualify. The McKnight Fellowship requires a separate application.
Link McKnight Doctoral Fellowship to:http://fefonline.org/mdf.html

Jan 28-30

Interview Weekend

Applicants are invited to interview at the University of Miami. Applicants interview with faculty members, receive campus/facility tours, interact with faculty and students, and experience Miami. Applicants have the option of staying with current graduate students and are provided with food during interview weekend; however, applicants cover expenses related to flight and transportation.

Early Feb

Admissions Decisions

Upon Departmental review, selected applicants are offered admission to the program. Some applicants may be wait-listed. Letters of decision are sent to applicants.

Apr 15

Applicant Decision Deadline

Applicants who are selected for admission have until April 15th to reach a decision and respond in writing. Our Department and our Clinical Program abide by the policies of APA, the Council of Graduate Departments of Psychology, and the Council of University Directors of Clinical Programs, which commit us to giving candidates until April 15th to decide whether they will accept our offer. 

Aug 15

Academic Year Begins

Admitted applicants will begin training activities before the academic year begins.