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The Korbel PhD program delivers an interdisciplinary education designed to equip students for scholarly research and academic careers focused on global affairs. Participants examine critical topics including sustainable development, conflict resolution, worldwide economic shifts, and international human rights, while developing responses to complex global challenges. Alongside traditional coursework in political science, economics, and social studies, this doctoral program emphasizes hands-on learning through faculty-guided research beyond traditional classroom settings.
With personalized faculty guidance, your Korbel experience becomes both intellectually rewarding and professionally tailored, whether you aspire to university teaching, research roles, or positions in government and nonprofit sectors. Our recent PhD alumni have secured faculty positions at prestigious institutions worldwide and pursued impactful careers with organizations like the Ford Foundation, Carter Center, American Red Cross, RAND Corporation, and various U.S. government agencies.