Population Studies and Training Center
Predoctoral Opportunities
Predoctoral Training Program Admission
Predoctoral students in the departments of Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Public Health, and Sociology who have population studies interests may apply to the PSTC training program. To affiliate with the PSTC, graduate students must apply to the training program and reapply annually to maintain membership each spring.
Additional Information
The PSTC provides a demography training program for predoctoral graduate students in affiliated departments including Anthropology, Economics, Sociology, and Public Health. Affiliation provides mentorship and funding opportunities for research and fieldwork.
In addition to mentoring from PSTC faculty associates, selected coursework, and administrative and funding support, the Center offers wide exposure to the field and leading scholars via colloquia and special speaker series, working groups, workshops, and professionalization opportunities.
Alumni Placement Record
With an excellent placement record, graduating trainees are hired into both academic and private sector positions. Recent placements include Boston College, Brown University, Columbia University, NYU Abu Dhabi, UCLA, Vanderbilt University, Ford Motor Company, RTI International, and World Bank.