How to Apply
All applicants must apply to PIBS through the Rackham Graduate School. You need only submit one application to be considered for any of the 13 participating Ph.D. programs.
US CITIZEN AND PERMANENT RESIDENT applicants must:
- Select three (3) Ph.D. program/department choices, in rank order. Note: These choices are not binding and will only be used for assignment of your application for review.
- Provide a Statement of Purpose that describes your research background, your career goals, and how Michigan's graduate program will help you meet your career and educational objectives. A detailed description of your research experience is strongly recommended. Please limit your Statement of Purpose to two pages.
- Submit a Personal Statement that describes how your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan. Describe any major obstacles that you had to overcome to achieve your goals. Please limit your Personal Statement to 500 words.
- Solicit three (3) letters of recommendation from professors/research mentors who can evaluate your academic and scientific potential. These letters must be sent electronically. As you complete the Rackham Graduate School application, you will have the opportunity to electronically send invitations to professors/mentors to submit letters of recommendation, as well as electronically submit materials such as publications and other relevant documents.
- Provide GRE scores. Subject GRE scores are not required, but are strongly encouraged. [Institution Code 1839. Department code is not needed.]
- Electronically submit one (1) transcript from all post-secondary institutions.
NOTE: No Materials will be accepted in hard copy. All materials must be submitted electronically.
Application fees
$60.00 per application.
Some applicants may be eligible for a waiver. Please visit the Rackham Graduate School website for more information on Rackham Fee Waiver and Grants.
Need additional information?
Rackham Graduate School application information
For any remaining questions, please call 734-647-7005 or email PIBS
