If you have served as a senior leader for the public good, whether in the philanthropic, government or private sectors, already have a master’s-level or other graduate degree and wish to explore real-world solutions for current challenges through philanthropic and nonprofit solutions, the Professional Doctorate of Philanthropic Leadership may be an excellent fit for you.

Cohort

The PhilD welcomes applicants from a wide range of fields, including the private and government sectors, in addition to those with backgrounds in the philanthropic sector. Leadership through extensive volunteering, such as a long-term board member or trustee, may also be sufficient for the PhilD application requirements. With the advantage of the cohort model, the PhilD students will have rich and diverse backgrounds to share as peers, for lifelong professional connections.

The inaugural cohort will be capped at no more than 25 students; students will matriculate in May 2023 and graduate in May 2026. Access the PhilD academic calendar.

An initial, optional residency of several days on campus will allow the cohort to meet in person at the start of the program. Optional synchronous supplemental online sessions will be offered throughout the curriculum. In addition, members of the student cohort may take advantage of optional in-person meetings, including an optional residency at the start of the second year, with the location to be determined.

Requirements

Applications for the May 2023 cohort are now open. Requirements for all applications include:

• Transcripts from each college/university you have attended;
• Your resume/CV;
• 3-4 letters of reference that address both your leadership acumen and potential academic success in the PhilD; as well as
• A personal statement that discusses both your vision of the purpose of the PhilD for your career trajectory and your initial concept for an applied research project topic.

Further details may be found in the application.