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University of Cincinnati, Department of Philosophy
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UC Philosophy is a PhD-granting department with strengths in philosophy of biology, language/mind/cognitive science, and aesthetics.
See this previous thread for information about our PhD program strengths and opportunities:
The PhD program in philosophy at the University of Cincinnati is excited to invite new applications for the 2026-2027 academic year, please share!
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November 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
See this previous thread for information about our PhD program strengths and opportunities:
The PhD program in philosophy at the University of Cincinnati is excited to invite new applications for the 2026-2027 academic year, please share!
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November 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
If you need an application fee waiver please submit a request by December 1. See here for more details about applying: www.artsci.uc.edu/..... And, of course, we are happy to answer any questions!
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November 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The city of Cincinnati: Cincinnati is a great metropolitan area, with many festivals, arts & music scene, and lots of excellent local breweries! Cincinnati is also home of the Bengals, Reds, and FC Cincinnati.

Application deadline is Jan 15. GRE is optional.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Travel and research funding: Our grad students have access to travel and research funding opportunities, including through @TaftResearch, @GSG_UC, and other local funding.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Placement: We are one of only two PhD programs with a placement rate into permanent academic positions 95% higher than the average in the field of philosophy over the past decade!
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November 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Teaching opportunities: Our grads frequently have the chance to teach their own class. We also teach our students best practices and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) through a required grad seminar on Philosophy & Pedagogy.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Research & internships: we have funded positions with Philosophy of Science Association (we host the PSA Executive Office), Cincy Ethics Center, Center for Public Engagement with Science, the Institute for Research in Sensing (IRiS), and the Strange Tools Research Lab.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Interdisciplinary opportunities: Our PhD students have enrolled in courses and even earned master’s degrees in a wide range of fields, including Biology, Engineering, Geography, Criminal Justice, Neuroscience, Psychology, Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies, and beyond.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Our department has strengths in philsci (including cognitive science, biology, physics, and HPS), mind, and ethics; we offer a variety of interdisciplinary and professional opportunities; and our academic job placement rate is among the best of any programs.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
2️⃣ He recently presented “Desinformación y el corazón de los sesgos cognitivos” [Disinformation and the Heart of Cognitive Bias] at ICOMTA 25 in Valdivia, Chile!
November 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
1️⃣ His paper, “The Impact of In-Detention Treatment on Female Substance Abusers’ Sense of Self” (with colleagues from UC & NKU), was just published in the International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology. Read here:
The Impact of In-Detention Treatment on Female Substance Abusers’ Sense of Self - Carlos Munoz-Serna, Stacie Furst-Holloway, Valerie Gray Hardcastle, Clay Driscoll, Joveria Baloch, Katherine Baltrusch, Eleanor Bicknell, Emma Hargis, 2025
This study investigates the cognitive changes for female detainees participating in a chemical dependency program that relies on cognitive behavioral therapy to help participants understand their a...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Application deadline Jan 15. GRE is optional. If you need an application fee waiver please submit a request by December 1. See here for more details about applying: www.artsci.uc.edu/pr... And, of course, we are happy to answer any questions!
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October 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The city of Cincinnati! Cincinnati is a great metropolitan area, with many festivals, arts & music scene, and lots of excellent local breweries! Cincinnati is also home of the Bengals, Reds, and FC Cincinnati.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Travel and research funding: Our grad students have access to travel and research funding opportunities, including through @TaftResearch, @GSG_UC, and other local funding.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Placement: We are one of only two PhD programs with a placement rate into permanent academic positions 95% higher than the average in the field of philosophy over the past decade!
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October 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM