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Berkeley · United States

Education

University of California, Berkeley

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Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
12/1/2026
Tuition
Waived
Duration
5 years

Research Areas

Program Overview

  • Degree: PhD
  • Study mode: Full-time
  • Duration: 5–6 years
  • Intake size: 1 student
  • Funding: Full scholarship for years 1–2; years 3–5/6 require GSR (Graduate Student Researcher) or GSI (Graduate Student Instructor/TA) for continued funding

Research Areas

  • Mechanisms of Mathematical Learning and Teaching
  • Transition from Intuitive/Embodied to Formal Mathematical Understanding
  • Design-Based Research in Education
  • Mixed-Media Educational Tools for Mathematics
  • Embodied Interaction in Mathematical Cognition
  • Cognitive Science of Mathematics Education

Eligibility

  • Academic background: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • GPA: ≥ 3.0/4.0
  • English proficiency: IELTS ≥ 7 or TOEFL ≥ 90 (within 2 years)
  • English waiver: Bachelor’s degree from an English-instruction country may be exempt
  • Academic writing: 2 essays (Statement of Purpose, Personal History)
  • Letters of recommendation: 3 (at least 2 academic)

Application Windows

  • Application period: Now–early October (preliminary evaluation)
  • October–early November: Interview with potential supervisor (for shortlisted applicants)
  • Before December: Submit official application via university website (after passing interview)
  • Late January (next year): Admissions committee interview
  • Late February (next year): Admission offer

Timeline (Fall cycle)

  • Now–early October: Submit application materials for preliminary evaluation
  • October–early November: Interview with potential supervisor
  • Before December: Submit official application via university website (after passing interview)
  • Late January (next year): Admissions committee interview
  • Late February (next year): Admission offer

Source URL

  • TBD

Notes

  • Application materials:
    • CV
    • Transcripts
    • TOEFL/IELTS score report (within 2 years)
    • 2 academic writings:
      • Statement of Purpose
      • Personal History
    • 3 recommendation letters (at least 2 academic)
  • Funding: Full scholarship for years 1–2; GSR/GSI/TA required for years 3–5/6 for continued funding

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