Ph.D. Student Handbook, 2023-24
The Ph.D. student handbook provides a roadmap of how to efficiently progress through the Ph.D. program successfully.
Make sure to view the PA Ph.D. Handbook.
Conference Travel Funding
The department encourages students to attend and present at academic and professional conferences during your time in the program. Please review the department's travel guide in preparation for conference attendance.
FIU's Graduate and Professional Student Committee (GPSC) offers up to $650 for domestic conferences. You will need to attend a GPSC workshop to be eligible. See their website for more details.
The Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs provides award funds up to $300 each year. Click here for the application.
Dissertation Chair Form
By the end of the spring of the 2nd year in the program, all students need to select a dissertation chair/major professor. Please see the dissertation chair selection form here.
Comprehensive Examination
The PhD comprehensive examinations are tentatively scheduled as follows:
Fall 2023:
- Written Exam: Friday, November 3, 2023
- Dissertation Proposal: November 10, 2023 (one week after the written exam)
- Oral Exam: TBD November, 2023
Spring 2024
- Written Exam: Friday, April 5, 2024
- Dissertation Proposal: April 12, 2024 (one week after the written exam)
- Oral Exam: TBD, April 2024
Dissertation Funding Sources
University Graduate School Resources
Graduate students can stay up-to-date with UGS' policies and procedures, academic resources, events, etc. by visiting the University Graduate School's website.
Information regarding Online Dissertation Milestones and other forms can be found here.
Students can keep track of UGS' academic calendar and deadlines here.
Graduate students can stay up-to-date with UGS' policies and procedures, academic resources, events, etc. by visiting the University Graduate School's website.