Professional Doctorate in Philanthropic Leadership
As the world’s first school dedicated to the study and teaching of philanthropy, Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy now offers the first Professional Doctorate in Philanthropic Leadership (PhilD). As a cohort, PhilD learners will wield cutting-edge leadership tools and creative applications for existing research, scholarship and data, all toward helping solve some of our global society’s most intractable problems as addressed through philanthropy, nonprofits and cross-sectoral initiatives.
If you have served as a senior leader for the public good, whether in the philanthropic, government or private sectors, already have a master’s-level or other graduate degree and wish to explore real-world solutions for current challenges through philanthropic and nonprofit solutions, the Professional Doctorate in Philanthropic Leadership may be an excellent fit for you.
We require the following documents to complete your application:
- One current academic transcript from each college/university you have attended for credit.
-This includes transcripts from study abroad, institutions where you were enrolled for academic credit as a non-degree student, and/or credits that you transferred to another college/university. Provided transcripts must show all completed and/or in-progress coursework. Scanned student copies or unofficial transcripts are accepted for application purposes, but we strongly encourage you to submit official transcripts with your application, as they will be needed for admitted students.
-An advanced degree is required for admission to the PhilD (including but not limited to, MA, MS, MPA, MPP, JD, MBA, MSW, etc.); - A resume or CV (minimum of five years of leadership experience in any field is required for admission to the PhilD;
- Three letters of reference:
-Two letters of reference required that address your professional and leadership experience;
-One letter of reference from your graduate academic program OR a letter of reference that speaks specifically to your potential academic success within a professional doctoral program; - A Personal Statement, which is described in the Documents section of the application;
- Other Statement: Applied Research Project Proposal, which is described in the Documents section of the application.
GRE or other graduate school admission test results are not required for application to the PhilD, however, applicants may choose to upload scores if they wish.
International applicants, in addition to the requirements above, must demonstrate English proficiency for admission into IUPUI graduate and professional programs. There are many ways to demonstrate your English proficiency to meet our admission requirements. English Test Score requirements can be viewed HERE.
Cohort
The PhilD welcomes applicants from a wide range of fields, including the private and government sectors, in addition to those with backgrounds in the philanthropic sector. Leadership through extensive volunteering, such as a long-term board member or trustee, may also be sufficient for the PhilD application requirements. With the advantage of the cohort model, the PhilD students will have rich and diverse backgrounds to share as peers, for lifelong professional connections.
The inaugural cohort will be capped at no more than 25 students; students will matriculate in May 2023 and graduate in May 2026.
