May 2013
Congratulations! Victor Okorie Ogbonnaya completed his joint PhD degree in Development and Anthropology advised by Jane Collns and Larry Nesper.
December 2012
Congratulations! John Ifediora completed his PhD degree advised by Jean-Paul Chavas.
September 2012
Richard Keller elected director of Global Studies and chair of DSP
August 2012
NEW LOCATION! The Development Studies office moved to 327 Ingraham Hall on August 20.

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Welcome to

The Development Studies Ph.D Program

DSP prepares Ph.D. graduates for careers in social science research, policy, and education related to international development issues.

"...an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues with extensive experience in the field doing development, coming from all over the globe." -- Michael Dougherty (2011)
"...the possibility to blend ideas, interdisciplinary theories, practical experiences, and real world issues into a delicious research project." -- Sarinna Areethamsirikul (2007)
"...a unique opportunity to explore theoretical and methodological approaches through an interdisciplinary lens." -- Lisa Heaton (2007)
"... the multidisciplinary training to think 'outside the box' and to combine theories and methods in exciting ways." -- Rachel Sabates-Wheeler (2001)
"... the interaction between theories and practice, the links between intellectuals and practitioners." -- Yasushi Katsuma (1997).
"... the theoretical and historical understanding of development, the analytical skills and the research backgroundMay 20, 2013 and program implementation." -- Malcolm Childress (1995)
"... a unique and powerful intellectual platform." -- Burton Swanson (1974)