Eligibility
The P3HA Training Program supports predoctoral scholars enrolled in one of the four participating doctoral programs at Syracuse University:
Applicants must be admitted to one of these Ph.D. programs to be eligible for admission to the P3HA program. Students can participate in the P3HA program either as T32-funded or as non-T32-funded trainees.
T32 refers to the NIH grant mechanism that funds the program, which is a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) institutional training grant from the National Institute on Aging (T32AG099823).
T32 Eligibility Requirements
As a federally funded training grant, the P3HA Training Program is subject to federal eligibility rules. T32-funded trainees must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States or lawful permanent residents (i.e., in possession of a Permanent Resident Card) at the time of appointment. Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible for T32 support.
Non-T32 Eligible Participants
Students who are not eligible for T32 funding or who are funded through other university sources are eligible to become a P3HA Training Affiliate and participate in P3HA programming.
Selection Criteria
Trainees are selected on the basis of:
- Research potential
- Prior academic performance and methods preparation
- Demonstrated interest in population health and aging
- Fit with the program's faculty mentors
- Strength of application materials
Training Affiliates funded through external sources may be subject to additional selection criteria or requirements specific to that funding.
Appointment Terms
Trainees receive a 20-hour/week stipend for a full year, along with:
- Tuition coverage
- Health insurance
- A travel allowance
- A childcare allowance (if applicable)
Application Materials
Prospective PhD Students
Application materials vary by department. Visit the department’s website for more information.
Current Syracuse University Students
Students in one of the four participating Ph.D. programs should submit the following to [email in progress]:
- CV
- statement identifying your research interests, reasons for wanting to participate in the P3HA program, and indication of mentor preferences
- letters of support from two P3HA faculty
- transcript
Contact for More Information
Shannon Monnat
Professor, Sociology Department
Lerner Chair in Public Health Promotion and Population Health
Director and Senior Research Associate, Center for Policy Research
426 Eggers Hall
315.443.2692 | smmonnat@syr.edu
Emily Wiemers
Professor and Director of Doctoral Studies, Public Administration and International Affairs Department
Maxwell Dean Professor of Aging, Demography and Public Policy
Director, Center for Aging and Policy Studies
320A Lyman Hall
eewiemer@syr.edu