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The PhD Program in Nursing is research intensive:

  • Students are matched with and mentored by internationally recognized faculty researchers.
    See our Research Areas & Faculty Research.
  • Students learn research methodology through hands-on immersion experiences in collaboration with faculty research teams. See our Current PhD Students.
  • Full-time students will receive full funding to cover tuition, fees, health insurance and monthly stipend.
  • Part-time students are eligible for federal funding through Nurse Faculty Loan that can be used to pay tuition, fees and other reasonable educational expenses.
  • Opportunities for interprofessional education and research experiences.
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Learn more about the PhD Program Visit our PhD Virtual Open House.
Talk with our faculty and staff.
Next Open House: August 14, 2025
From 6 to 7 PM Central Time (CT)

Program Information

Contact

PhD Program Manager Jacqueline Lavier Office of Student Success
(205) 975-7529
Interim Director, PhD Program Pariya Wheeler PhD
(205) 996-0330
Interim Assistant Director, PhD Program Crystal Chapman Lambert PhD, CRNP, NP‐C, FNP‐BC, AAHIVS, ACRN, FAAN
(205) 934-3481