Princeton,
NJ,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Public Affairs- Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP) in Princeton United States | Princeton University
Princeton University
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Princeton United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
62,400
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs provides a Ph.D. program in Public Affairs specializing in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP).
The STEP program concentrates on applying both natural and social science approaches to policy challenges. It highlights the interplay between these disciplines in policy evaluation. The curriculum equips professionals with insights into scientific and technological complexities, specialized analytical techniques, and the evolution of science and technology implementation. Each STEP Ph.D. candidate designs their academic path in collaboration with a faculty mentor. Eleven cross-disciplinary professors from science and engineering departments form the STEP faculty, bringing knowledge in areas like atmospheric science and climate policy, ecological conservation strategies, biotech governance, digital policy frameworks, and nuclear technology controls.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
All official Transcripts. A bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent from an accredited college or university. Official transcripts of your grades.
Three letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to upload a transcript (may be unofficial at this time) including the key from all attended colleges or universities.
The transcript must show the name of the student, name of the issuing institution, name of courses taken, and the grades received in those courses.
The Graduate School does not have a minimum TOEFL or IELTS score requirement. If you are offered admission and accept our offer and have scored below a 27 on the Speaking sub-section of the TOEFL iBT or below an 8.0 on the Speaking sub-section of the IELTS you will be required to take an English placement test at the start of the fall term. Students who do not pass the test will be required to enroll in English Language Program classes.
GRE
The General Test is required for M.P.A applicants. Not required for Ph.D. and M.P.P. applicants.
Additional departmental requirements
Ph.D. sample of written work, 25 page maximum. Applicants are required to select a cluster when applying.
Three letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to upload a transcript (may be unofficial at this time) including the key from all attended colleges or universities.
The transcript must show the name of the student, name of the issuing institution, name of courses taken, and the grades received in those courses.
The Graduate School does not have a minimum TOEFL or IELTS score requirement. If you are offered admission and accept our offer and have scored below a 27 on the Speaking sub-section of the TOEFL iBT or below an 8.0 on the Speaking sub-section of the IELTS you will be required to take an English placement test at the start of the fall term. Students who do not pass the test will be required to enroll in English Language Program classes.
GRE
The General Test is required for M.P.A applicants. Not required for Ph.D. and M.P.P. applicants.
Additional departmental requirements
Ph.D. sample of written work, 25 page maximum. Applicants are required to select a cluster when applying.
Tuition
USD
62,400