About Us

Success by the numbers

The PhD Project was founded in 1994 with the goal of diversifying corporate America by creating more role models in the front of classrooms.  We’ve made tremendous strides toward that goal:

  • Since 1994, we’ve helped more than 1,500 members earn their doctoral degree and currently have 250 students in PhD programs.
  • Ninety percent of members complete their business PhD, compared to the national average of 70%.
  • Most of our members go on to work in higher education upon graduation, with a 96.5% retention rate, compared to the national average of 60%.
  • PhD Project members are in leadership roles at their institutions.

Our Mission

To increase workplace diversity by increasing the diversity of business school faculty who encourage, mentor, support and enhance the preparation of tomorrow’s leaders.

Our Program

Leverage our expansive network of partners, professionals, and universities so they can continue to help diverse individuals earn their PhDs so they can teach and inspire the next generation of business leaders.

“It was because of The PhD Project that I even had the inkling that I could do this.”

 

Dr. Miles Davis

Received PhD: George Washington University
Vice Chancellor, Wigwe University

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