Ph.D. programs in the Ivan Allen College train scholars to lead in academia, industry, and public service.
Join a community of students preparing for research careers bridging technology, globalization, and the public good.
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Ph.D. in Digital Media
The Georgia Tech Digital Media Ph.D. provides both the theoretical and practical foundation for careers as digital media researchers in academia and industry.
Ph.D. in Economics
Georgia Tech’s STEM-certified Ph.D. in Economics prepares students to tackle today’s most pressing issues in renewable energy, climate change, healthcare, and inequality.
Ph.D. in History and Sociology of Technology and Science
Georgia Tech’s Ph.D. in History and Sociology of Technology and Science (HSTS) prepares students to address pressing questions on the impacts of science and technology — past and present — on our communities, countries, and the planet.
Ph.D. in International Affairs, Science, and Technology
Georgia Tech’s Ph.D. in International Affairs, Science, and Technology (IAST) prepares you to make an impact in the dynamic areas where these fields meet, emphasizing the intersection of STEM and the social sciences throughout the program.
Ph.D. in Public Policy
At the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy, doctoral students examine emerging issues in environmental, health, and energy technologies, AI ethics, cybersecurity, internet governance, and more.
Joint Ph.D. in Public Policy with Georgia State University
Georgia Tech and Georgia State University offer a joint Ph.D. in Public Policy for students interested in the intersection of science, technology, and innovation policy with public administration, public finance, or nonprofit management.