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  • The University of Chicago Career Advancement
    • Class of '30
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      Class of '30

      Start your UChicago career adventure! Learn about these special opportunities for incoming first year students. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!

        • College Class of 2030

        • Career Exploration Week
        • First Year Career Cohorts
        • Exploring Future Careers
        • Transfer Students

        • Transfer Student Resource Center
        • MAE Students

        • MAE Career Welcome Kit
    • Industries
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      Industries

      Career Advancement offers specialized pre-professional programs to help you find a job in your first-choice industry. Each program offers expert advising, skill training, internships, and networking opportunities.

        • Artificial Intelligence

        • Arts & Humanities

        • Climate & Energy

        • Consulting

        • Corporate

        • Education Professions

        • Entrepreneurship

        • Finance

        • Government, National Security & Policy

        • Healthcare

        • Life Sciences

        • Materials Science

        • Quantum

        • Research

        • Social Service

        • Sports

        • Tech

    • Experiences
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      Experiences

      Build experience, learn new skills, and stand out in the job market. Whether you're interested in a one-day shadowing experience or a multi-month internship, Career Advancement can help you find the right opportunity for you!

        • Experiential Programs

        • Job Shadowing Program
        • Career Treks
        • Recruiting

        • Immersion Weeks
        • Recruiting Intensive
        • Career Fairs
        • Term-Time Employment

        • On-Campus Employment
        • Internships

        • Metcalf Sprints
        • Internship Programs
        • Conferences & Opportunities Abroad

        • Professional Conference Grants
        • Working Abroad
        • Stipends

        • Stipends
    • Advanced Degrees
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      Advanced Degrees

      Explore graduate pathways that extend the rigor of a UChicago education into advanced study, specialized expertise, and meaningful impact across disciplines.

        • UChicago Master's Programs

        • 4+1 Scholars Master's Programs
        • Admitted 4+1 Scholars
        • Graduate Programs

        • Arts & Humanities
        • Social Sciences & Policy
        • Science & Engineering
        • Professional School Programs

        • Law School
        • Medical School
        • Business School
        • Resources

        • Advanced Degree Toolkit
        • Writing Letters of Recommendation
    • Toolkit
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      Toolkit

      Put your best foot forward with the resources and information in the Career Toolkit. Whether you're writing your first resume or negotiating your post-grad salary, Career Advancement is here to help!

        • Resumes & Cover Letters

        • Guides & Templates
        • Interviewing & Networking

        • Interviews
        • Networking 101

Social Sciences Graduate Programs

A UChicago education provides exceptional preparation for graduate study in the social sciences. Each year, students continue their academic journeys at leading PhD and master's programs across disciplines such as economics, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and public policy. Graduate programs highly value UChicago students' intellectual curiosity, rigorous analytical training, and commitment to research.

Explore Fields and Pathways

Explore the various social sciences fields that you can pursue further through graduate studies on our pathways overview.

Resources to Secure Admission

UChicago's graduate school resources will help you navigate the application process and put your best foot forward. Visit the social sciences graduate school application resources to learn more.

Build Experience to Stand Out

Graduate programs in the social sciences look for candidates who have demonstrated intellectual curiosity, methodological competence, and a clear sense of purpose through related experiences.

Conduct Research

  • Summer Institute in Social Research Methods

  • National Science Foundation - Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Database

  • Chicago Business and Economics Research Program

  • NORC at the University of Chicago

  • NIH Summer Internship Program

Attend a Professional Conference

Professional conferences such as the Association for Psychology Science Annual Convention and Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management Conference are great ways to network, present your research, and stay updated on latest research methods.

Apply for a Professional Conference Grant to support your participation in relevant opportunities.

Meet Faculty & Graduate Programs

UChicago is a premier source of talent for graduate programs around the world. Explore top graduate programs attended by our alumni and discover where a UChicago degree can take you!

The University of Chicago
Career Advancement
Ida Noyes Hall
1212 E. 59th St
Chicago, IL 60637 | P: 773-702-7040

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Monday — Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(unless otherwise noted)

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Executive Director
Meredith Daw
daw@uchicago.edu
(773) 834-7932

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