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Ph.D. Student Resources
Access funding opportunities, program guides, academic policies, and administrative resources for every stage of your Penn State Smeal doctoral program.
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Review the criteria, timelines, and approval process for . Learn how departments evaluate petitions for additional financial support beyond the standard funding commitment.
Find eligibility requirements, funding limits, and the approval process for . Learn how to request support for presenting research or interviewing during the academic job market.
Explore eligibility requirements, allowable expenses, and proposal guidelines for the .
Review eligibility requirements, application deadlines, approved coursework, and the registration process for available through Penn State.
Find information about .
Prepare for graduation with information about applying to graduate, commencement ceremonies, regalia, important deadlines, and ceremony logistics.
Review the policies, procedures, and administrative steps for .
Learn about Penn State's Red Folder initiative, which helps faculty, staff, and student leaders recognize, respond to, and refer students experiencing distress to appropriate campus resources.