Earn a research doctorate from one of the nation's top nursing schools, the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. Unlike a clinical doctorate in nursing (DNP), a research doctorate (PhD) allows you to focus on original research. This program gives you access to four top hospitals in our region and, most importantly, some the nation's top nurse scientists, who will serve as your mentors.
In addition to coursework, interdisciplinary research is a hallmark of our program, and you can take advantage of resources from other university programs and departments as you choose from one of five research focus areas:
Our research affiliations with Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center and MetroHealth Medical Center give you access to resources and professionals to advance your work. Our Legacy Fellows program offers research opportunities and full tuition support.
among nursing schools nationally for new and continued research funding from NIH
PhD program established (the third in the country)
