Full tuition scholarship for a Ph.D. in Special Education
Competitive stipends plus support for books, travel, and more
Mentoring and cohort experiences across partner schools
There is an unprecedented shortage of special education teachers. To combat this, we are supporting the recruitment, retention, and development of doctoral scholars with the knowledge and critical consciousness to be effective and inclusive special education leaders.
Project IMMERSE (Inclusive, Multicultural, Multilingual, Effective, and Responsive Special Education) is a partnership among Syracuse University School of Education, University of New Mexico, and Rowan University. Scholars join a cohort of doctoral students and emerging leaders with commitment to, and expertise in, improving outcomes for students with disabilities and their families.
Project IMMERSE scholars ...
- Expand and apply knowledge of inclusive and effective practices for all students with disabilities.
- Engage in high quality, rigorous research.
- Develop expertise in effective university teaching and supervision.
- Provide leadership in special education through mentored internships and knowledge dissemination.
Applicants should have a master’s degree in special education or related field, and K-12 teaching or disability-related experience.
Program Components
- Full-time enrollment in the Special Education Ph.D. program at any of the three partnering universities.
- 100% tuition scholarship plus a competitive stipend.
- Financial support for books, materials, conference travel.
- Project IMMERSE faculty and external faculty mentorship.
- Participation in cohort activities and shared academic experiences, including focused seminars, research
apprenticeships, and professional development opportunities. - Opportunities to develop university teaching and supervision skills.
Questions? Contact:
- Breana Nieves Vergara, Graduate Admissions
bknieves@syr.edu | 315.443.2505 - Christy Ashby, Professor of Inclusive Education
ceashby@syr.edu | 315.443.8689