UAlbany PULSE Lab Recruiting Social Psychology PhD Student for Fall 2027
University at Albany, SUNY
Professor Cynthia Najdowski plans to recruit one doctoral student into UAlbany’s PULSE Lab for Fall 2027. Apply to the Social and Personality Psychology PhD by 1 December 2026. Assistantship consideration is available, but the lab call does not promise a funded place.
The PULSE Lab at the University at Albany studies how social psychological processes shape criminal justice interactions, especially for racial and ethnic minority groups, women and children. Dr. Cynthia Najdowski invites prospective PhD students interested in this research to apply for Fall 2027 admission to the Social and Personality Psychology Doctoral Program. This is a professor-led recruitment call; funding must be confirmed with the program and in any offer.
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Recorded source check: October 20, 2026. A stored check date does not guarantee that every field is complete or still current. Compare the provider, eligibility, funding and deadline with the live official call before applying.
Benefits
The university permits applicants to request departmental assistantship or fellowship consideration, and its programme notes funding for doctoral conference travel and independent research. The PULSE Lab recruitment notice does not state a stipend, tuition waiver, or guaranteed funding package; confirm any support directly with UAlbany.
Eligibility summary
Applicants interested in social and personality psychology research, especially criminal justice interactions and group experiences, may apply for Fall 2027 PhD admission. A bachelor’s degree is required before starting the programme. International applicants must check UAlbany’s graduate admission and visa requirements.
Requirements
Apply to the Social and Personality Psychology PhD and indicate interest in Dr. Cynthia Najdowski’s PULSE Lab. The GRE is not required, although UAlbany says it may be considered. Request assistantship or fellowship consideration in the admissions application if seeking support.
Documents required
Graduate admissions application, transcripts, statement of goals and three recommendation letters; check the official graduate admissions page for any other programme-specific materials.
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How to submit applications
Official PULSE Lab and UAlbany Social and Personality Psychology pages checked 20 October 2026. Lab notice says Dr. Najdowski plans to recruit a doctoral student for Fall 2027; applications due 1 December 2026. Funding is not guaranteed in the call.
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