The University of North Dakota (USA) is accepting applications for its doctoral program for Fall 2025. Applicants who will have completed a master’s degree by the summer of 2025 and have research interests in physical education, motor development, or physical activity are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to those who submit their applications by January 15th, with a final deadline of February 15th. Meeting these deadlines may also make applicants eligible for financial support.
Required application materials include official transcripts (with a GPA of 3.5 or above), a writing sample, three letters of recommendation, a recent CV/resume, a statement of goals, and proof of English language proficiency (for international applicants). Applicants with research experience in physical education, applied health education, motor development, or K-12 instructional experience in related fields are especially encouraged to apply.
Accepted on-campus students will receive a tuition waiver. Competitive applicants may also qualify for graduate teaching or research assistant positions with a monthly stipend. Students in good academic standing who meet the requirements of the College of Education and Human Development will have opportunities for conference travel. The on-campus doctoral program follows a 4-year study plan, with Dr. Hairui (Harry) Liu serving as the major adviser, and will start in Fall 2025.
Founded in 1883, the University of North Dakota (UND) is the oldest research university in North Dakota and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 institution, indicating very high research activity. UND is recognized among the top 100 public universities and the top 25 most innovative universities in the United States. It offers over 225 fields of study and is home to the state’s only School of Law, School of Medicine, and leading programs in mining and aerospace. Located in Grand Forks, a lively college town on the North Dakota-Minnesota border, UND is ranked among the top 5 Best Small College Towns and is known as America’s Best Hockey Town. UND is a leading public research university committed to excellence in academics and athletics, with strong traditions in sports like Ice Hockey, Football, Basketball, and Soccer. The university also promotes research through initiatives like the “UND Leads” program. Prospective doctoral students interested in the Kinesiology & Public Health Education program are invited to contact Dr. Hairui (Harry) Liu at hairui.liu@und.edu for more information.
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