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As global challenges grow more intricate and resources become scarcer, we require scholars capable of educating future public service professionals while advancing our understanding of public management and policy analysis. Our program offers exceptional research and teaching opportunities for students. From their first year, doctoral candidates in public administration engage in hands-on research under faculty mentorship. Numerous students pursue their specialized research within Maxwell's 14 interdisciplinary centers or through various campus-wide research collaborations. Our students: Develop comprehensive expertise in core subjects and methodologies essential for a Ph.D. in public administration. Acquire deep knowledge of public administration's rich intellectual heritage. Begin active research participation immediately upon entering the program.