Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science

You must have a bachelor's and master's degree. 

Contact information for at least three individuals who will each be asked to provide an electronic recommendation letter. You should ask individuals who can assess your achievements and potential as a student and a researcher. If there is no individual who can evaluate your achievements as a student, you may want to enroll in a course, such as LIS 575: Research Methods. The prof for this course could serve as an academic reference for your application.
 

• Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended. (UB transcripts are automatically submitted for current UB students and alumni.)
• Sample of academic writing (e.g., article, essay, thesis)
• Statement of research interest: The statement of research interest should be a concise statement about your academic and research background and future interests. Please be specific in explaining how the course offerings and faculty expertise of this program fit your educational and career objectives. Be sure to include the specific faculty you would like to work with and why. We consider a 1000-word statement as an appropriate length.
  
  Finding the right doctoral program requires that doctoral candidates specify and describe their research interests so they can evaluate whether there is a good fit between what they want to study and faculty research expertise. Start by reviewing our faculty directory and faculty web pages and once you are familiar with faculty research areas, read some of the faculty publications that you find most interesting. That will help you determine if there is a good fit between your scholarly interests and what our faculty members are currently researching. Everyone knows that grade point average and letters of reference are important in the decision-making process; however, alignment with faculty research interests and the academic program can often be a determining factor in admission decisions.
• Statement of educational and career goals: The statement of educational and career goals should outline your reasons for applying to this program. Please include a candid analysis of your long- and short-term professional objectives and indicate how this program will help you achieve your objectives. Your statement should be at least one to two pages in length.
   
• Resume or CV