Prospective student advising & faculty mentor match
Success in our PhD program starts with aligning your doctoral research goals with our faculty’s research and scholarly expertise.
To begin, use the faculty search tool, select “Accepting PhD Students,” and enter keywords related to your research interests (e.g., “gerontology” or “sleep”) to find faculty members whose expertise aligns with your goals. After reviewing the search results, contact two to three faculty members directly to confirm that their research interests and expertise align with yours. You can view a faculty member’s full bio and contact information by clicking on their name in the search results.
If a faculty member isn’t a good match or is unavailable for mentoring, ask for recommendations for other faculty who might better fit your research goals.
In your PhD program application, you will list the faculty members who have agreed that they are a good match for you and explain:
- Why these individuals are potential faculty mentors
- How working with these faculty members will support your research area
If you have any questions about finding a faculty match, please contact our Student Outreach Coordinator in the Office of Student and Academic Affairs at 206.221.7708 or asknursing@uw.edu.
The Student Outreach Coordinator is also available to discuss your background, your proposed area of focus for your doctoral studies, and your next steps in the application process.
Information sessions
Join us to get an overview of the PhD application, the admissions process, being a PhD student at the University of Washington, and have your questions answered.
| Date | Time (PT) | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, September 22, 2025 | 5 – 6 p.m. | RSVP Now |
| Friday, October 3, 2025 | 12 – 1 p.m. | RSVP Now |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | 5 – 6 p.m. | RSVP Now |