The deadline for applying to the UK Clinical, Cognitive Neuroscience and Developmental, Social and Health Psychology doctoral programs for admission into the Fall 2026 cohort is Dec. 1, 2025.
NOTE: Admissions occur each year for the FALL semester ONLY; admissions do NOT occur during spring or summer semesters.
To begin your application: https://apply.gradschool.uky.edu/apply/
If you would like to return to your application:
https://apply.gradschool.uky.edu/apply/
It is strongly recommended that prospective students review program-specific information (see below) to strengthen their application materials
| Clinical | Application information | Jessica Burris - Program Head |
| Cognitive Neuroscience | Application Information | Joshua Beckmann - Program Head |
| Developmental, Social, & Health | Application Information | Pooja Sidney - Program Head |
We also recommend that you review our general Frequently Asked Questions page
Psychology program application components:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Personal Statement (see FAQs for more info).
- Three letters of recommendation.
- GPA (this is self-reported, see Graduate School Admission Requirements below).
- Unofficial transcript from undergraduate institution.
- Unofficial transcript from graduate institutions (if applicable).
- Writing Sample (not required; this is optional).
Our programs have eliminated the GRE General Test. Applicants should NOT submit GRE scores through ETS nor report their scores in the application portal nor provide their scores on their CV or personal statement.
You can find additional information regarding the application process here: http://gradschool.uky.edu/application-process
The Graduate School application fee:
Currently, the fee for applicants from the United States is $65, and the fee for applicants from other countries is $75.