Developmental Psychology

Features

• One of our primary goals is to prepare you for independent research, scholarship and teaching careers.
• We collaborate with Denver area organizations like the Denver Health Hospital Authority so that you receive unique, hands-on opportunities to develop practical knowledge and skills. You can also participate in faculty grant efforts and pursue independent research grants.

Programme Structure

Research

• The specialization in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience is open to students in any of the graduate programs in Psychology.
• It is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and training in an interdisciplinary approach to neuroscience and psychology.
• The coursework covers diverse fields and research methods including neuroimaging, computational modeling, computer programming, psychophysiology, neuropsychology, neuroendocrinology and behavioral genetics.
• The program prepares students to be leaders in collaborative science approaches.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GPA: 2.5

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 115
• TOEFL iBT: 80
• IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements — General requirements

• We require a scanned copy of your transcripts from every college or university you have attended. Scanned copies must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper.
• Transcripts that do not show degrees awarded must also be accompanied by a scanned copy of the diploma or degree certificate. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than English, both the original documents and certified English translations are required.
• Letters of Recommendation
• Required Essays and Statements
• Résumé

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (non-residents, applies to you): 29,084 AUD / year (≈ 20,616 USD / year)
• Out-of-State: 29,084 AUD / year (≈ 20,616 USD / year)
• Domestic In-State: 29,084 AUD / year (≈ 20,616 USD / year)

Living costs

Denver, United States

1,848–3,132 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding — Scholarships

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Developmental Psychology. You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

• Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) — Grant 72000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
• Other Scholarships For Graduate Students (Education USA) — Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program (U.S. government) — Grant Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
• Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies — Grant 300000 HKD, Deadline 30 Sep 2026
• Fulbright-Masaryk Award (Education USA) — Grant Various benefits, Deadline 01 Nov 2026
• Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam (Education USA) — Grant 40000 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027
• Next 100 (Kitas 100) (Government of the Republic of Lithuania) — Grant 25600 USD, Deadline Not specified
• Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students (Education USA) — Grant 20000 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027
• Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships (American Australian Association (AAA)) — Grant 40000 AUD, Deadline 30 Sep 2026
• The Fulbright Program (Education USA) — Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships (Education USA) — Grant 30000 USD, Deadline Not specified
• International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs (Education USA) — Grant 30000 USD, Deadline Not specified
• Marshall Scholarships (The Association of Commonwealth Universities) — Grant 38000 GBP, Deadline 16 Sep 2026
• Hope for Humanity Scholarship (The Estevez Group) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 10 Feb 2027
• The Marietta Blau Grant (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation) — Grant 1580 EUR, Deadline Not specified
• The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship (Blossom Law) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 08 Feb 2027
• Hope For Addiction Scholarship (Samba Recovery) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 28 Feb 2027
• The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship (The Crowder Law Firm) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship (Digital Responsibility) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Jan 2027
• Saving Smiles Scholarship (Alexandria Dental Art) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 02 Dec 2026
• Building Bridges Scholarship (The National Parent Volunteer Association) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Sep 2026
• ServiceScape Scholarship (ServiceScape) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• OAS Academic Scholarship Program (The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States) — Grant 10000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• ACES Scholarships (ACES Education Fund) — Grant 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
• Tatra Banka Scholarship (Education USA) — Grant 5000 EUR, Deadline 30 Jun 2027
• Uplifting Communities Scholarship (The Law Office of Donald L. Bell) — Grant 1500 USD, Deadline 28 Sep 2026
• Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship (Rob Henley of Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 07 Dec 2026
• International Peace Scholarship Fund (The International Peace Scholarship Fund) — Grant 12500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026
• Don't Text and Drive Scholarship (Digital Responsibility) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Sep 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation) — Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Monthly Scholarship Series (MPOWER Financing) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline Anytime
• Fulbright Master's And PhD Grants - Türkiye (Education USA) — Grant 50000 USD, Deadline Not specified
• Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship (SHAPE America) — Grant 1250 USD, Deadline 15 Oct 2026
• Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC Volunteer Service Scholarship (Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC) — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026
• InclusiveSkies Foundation Bessie Coleman Scholarship (Aero Law Center) — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 15 Jan 2027
• P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) (The International Peace Scholarship Fund) — Grant 12500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026
• The Higher Foundation Grant (The Higher Foundation) — Grant 500 USD, Deadline Anytime
• Community Leaders Scholarship (Spencer & Associates) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 02 Feb 2027
• Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. $1,000 Scholarship (Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C.) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• The Higher Foundation Scholarship (The Higher Foundation) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline Anytime
• Young Scholar's Award (SETC) — Grant 400 USD, Deadline 15 Oct 2026
• College JumpStart Pay It Forward Scholarship (College JumpStart Scholarship) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Sep 2027
• The Fulbright U.S. Student Program (U.S. government) — Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Amberscholar Scholarship (Amber Scholar) — Grant 6000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 2027
• From Conflict to Growth Scholarship (Happy Even After) — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• General Named Endowed Scholarships (United Methodist Church) — Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Young Legal Professionals Scholarship (Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 15 Feb 2027
• Providing Support to Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship (NextLaw PLLC) — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• Design Competition Awards (SETC) — Grant 125 USD, Deadline 28 Feb 2027
• Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. Essay Competition – $500 Scholarship (Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C.) — Grant 500 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• Aaliyah Lee Scholarship (The National Parent Volunteer Association) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas Drive Smart, Live Safe Scholarship (Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas) — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 01 Apr 2027
• Keynote Emerging Artists of Promise (KEAP) Awards (SETC) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 15 Oct 2026
• Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund (Blumenthal Performing Arts) — Grant 10000 USD, Deadline 19 Mar 2027
• Staten Island Accident 2026 $1,000 Scholarship Essay Competition (Staten Island Injury Lawyers) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• George Garrett Award (Association of Writers & Writing Programs) — Grant 2000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
• Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship (Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine) — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 01 Oct 2026
• Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award (Auger & Auger Accident and Injury Lawyers) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Jul 2027
• The Haque Law Wings of Expression Scholarship (Haque Law) — Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 01 Apr 2027
• STEM Supplemental Award (U.S. government) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline Not specified
• Military Family Background – “Life Opportunities & Hardships” Scholarship (Puget Law Group) — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 01 Oct 2026
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (IvyPanda) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship (Voice Talent Online) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
• Dream Chaser Scholarship (Salvado Law) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027
• Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios (Education USA) — Grant 40000 USD, Deadline Not specified
• Scholarship for students with disabilities (Anonymous Hope Fund) — Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship (CouponBirds) — Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 10 Oct 2026
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (IELTS from 6 to 9) — Grant 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme) — Grant 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027