Iowa State Social Psychology PhD: four faculty recruiting for Fall 2027
Iowa State University
Iowa State University’s Social Psychology and Personality PhD lists Kevin Blankenship, Kristi Costabile, Marcus Credé and Kathryn Schertz as recruiting students for Fall 2027. Admitted psychology graduate students typically receive five years of tuition support and a stipend while in good standing. Apply by 1 December 2026.
The programme trains researchers in social psychology and personality, including attitudes, narratives, measurement, social perception and environmental wellbeing. Four faculty explicitly invite Fall 2027 applicants to their labs: Kevin Blankenship, Kristi Costabile, Marcus Credé and Kathryn Schertz. Students work with faculty on research, methods and statistics and normally develop a master’s thesis before dissertation work.
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Benefits
Admitted psychology graduate students typically receive tuition support plus a stipend for five years if they remain in good standing, commonly through research or teaching assistantships. Funding is described as typical rather than guaranteed for every applicant.
Eligibility summary
Applicants should have a strong interest in social psychology research. The department says successful applicants often have coursework in research methods, statistics and social psychology; prior research experience is valued. Admission depends on grades, research experience, recommendations and fit with faculty interests. The official page does not state a nationality restriction.
Requirements
Apply for the Fall 2027 psychology graduate programme through Iowa State’s online admissions system by 1 December 2026. Identify faculty whose research matches your interests and review the department’s graduate admissions page for complete requirements.
Documents required
Follow Iowa State graduate admissions instructions for transcripts, recommendation letters and other supporting materials; the department assesses grades, prior research and faculty fit.
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How to submit applications
Official Iowa State Social Psychology and Personality page checked 21 October 2026; named faculty are recruiting for Fall 2027 and deadline is 1 December 2026.
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