<div dir="ltr">Join us at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for doctoral education and training in Developmental Science!<br><br>Our multidisciplinary Developmental Science training program at UMass Amherst focuses on basic and translational research that uses a diverse range of methodologies spanning behavioral, clinical, neuroscience, advanced statistical, and applied techniques. We are strongly committed to the promotion and support of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our programs and community.<br><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.umass.edu%2Fpbs%2Fdiversity&data=05%7C01%7Ctmandalaywala%40umass.edu%7C5846cd2367b54055110808dbbf037edb%7C7bd08b0b33954dc194bbd0b2e56a497f%7C0%7C0%7C638313793959614480%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=emxig60YgoAWo95I65KgOUqHANtqJtwJRRJxtqNVKuY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.umass.edu/pbs/diversity</a><br><br>To learn more about potential faculty mentors for graduate studies:<br><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.umass.edu%2Fpbs%2Fgraduate%2Fdevelopmental-science&data=05%7C01%7Ctmandalaywala%40umass.edu%7C5846cd2367b54055110808dbbf037edb%7C7bd08b0b33954dc194bbd0b2e56a497f%7C0%7C0%7C638313793959614480%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=id5Sz0qBAFossGwX4Mox2oqx65y6tfciQB2uFhY2j7g%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.umass.edu/pbs/graduate/developmental-science</a><div><br></div><div>Faculty accepting applications for a Fall 2024 start include: </div><div><a href="https://www.umass.edu/psychological-brain-sciences/people/kirby-deater-deckard">Kirby Deater-Deckard</a><br><a href="https://www.umass.edu/psychological-brain-sciences/people/tara-mandalaywala">Tara Mandalaywala</a><br><a href="https://www.umass.edu/psychological-brain-sciences/people/evelyn-mercado">Evelyn Mercado</a><br><a href="https://www.umass.edu/psychological-brain-sciences/people/joonkoo-park">Joonkoo Park</a><br><a href="https://www.umass.edu/psychological-brain-sciences/people/lisa-sanders">Lisa Sanders</a></div><div><br>Prospective students are invited to explore our research labs and centers, learn more about our training program, and inquire about our network of excellent training resources on campus.<br><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.umass.edu%2Fpbs%2Fresearch%2Fdevelopmental-science&data=05%7C01%7Ctmandalaywala%40umass.edu%7C5846cd2367b54055110808dbbf037edb%7C7bd08b0b33954dc194bbd0b2e56a497f%7C0%7C0%7C638313793959614480%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Phj0Ah%2BkgXfCyIxiN1WQPROaSrL9sY5GThdZhK9xJ3M%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.umass.edu/pbs/research/developmental-science</a><br><br>We have collaborative relationships with the Neuroscience and Behavior Program, the Center for Research on Families, the Rudd Adoption Research Program, and the Healthy Development Initiative in Springfield, MA. Our program also leads the broader, cross-department and college Developmental Science Initiative. We also are part of an outstanding multi-institution Five College Consortium, in a culturally rich region of New England that is surrounded by natural beauty as well as being close to major urban areas.<br><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.umass.edu%2Fpbs%2Fresearch%2Fcenters-and-institutes&data=05%7C01%7Ctmandalaywala%40umass.edu%7C5846cd2367b54055110808dbbf037edb%7C7bd08b0b33954dc194bbd0b2e56a497f%7C0%7C0%7C638313793959614480%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2B6aOqhCQDe6gY2nRzVj66%2ByDytl6SxxqOJzm6035Mso%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.umass.edu/pbs/research/centers-and-institutes</a><br><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fivecolleges.edu%2F&data=05%7C01%7Ctmandalaywala%40umass.edu%7C5846cd2367b54055110808dbbf037edb%7C7bd08b0b33954dc194bbd0b2e56a497f%7C0%7C0%7C638313793959614480%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=clHQ6H9cG8hkhBPTnMtiHUA93VjEzmpuHkvt1fmod4E%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.fivecolleges.edu/</a><br><br>Application information:<br><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.umass.edu%2Fpbs%2Fgraduate%2Fhow-apply&data=05%7C01%7Ctmandalaywala%40umass.edu%7C5846cd2367b54055110808dbbf037edb%7C7bd08b0b33954dc194bbd0b2e56a497f%7C0%7C0%7C638313793959614480%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iZT2kvHxE4yODgtP%2B3RV5voA5v09Yne9l36z2WuFq8E%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.umass.edu/pbs/graduate/how-apply</a><br><br>Inquiries: Joon Park, <a href="mailto:joonkoo@umass.edu" target="_blank">joonkoo@umass.edu</a></div></div>