Ph.D. Programs
The School of Science and Engineering at Tulane University is deeply committed to doctoral education. More than 300 PhD students engage in rigorous, high-impact research, with nearly all supported through assistantships or fellowships. Working closely with over 120 faculty mentors, students benefit from excellent facilities and a close-knit academic community that actively fosters interdisciplinary collaboration. This collaborative spirit is evident across the diverse research programs led by our faculty, where ideas move fluidly across disciplines to address complex, real-world challenges.
Explore Our Ph.D. Programs
Tulane’s Ph.D. programs combine rigorous coursework, cutting-edge research opportunities, and close faculty mentorship to prepare scholars for advanced research, academic careers, and leadership in industry and society.
Bioinnovation Interdisciplinary Ph.D.
Biomedical Engineering
Cell and Molecular Biology
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Aging Studies
Inter-School Programs and the Interdisciplinary Ph.D.
Materials Physics and Engineering
Mathematics
Neuroscience
Physics
Psychology (Psychological Science; School Psychology)
River-Coastal Science and Engineering
Professional Development
Questions? Contact Us.
Rosie Chavez
Director of Graduate Programs
rchavez@tulane.edu
Dan Shantz
Associate Dean for Research and PhD Programs
dshantz@tulane.edu
