Peter M. Weber 
Dean of the Graduate School

To colleagues, students, and visitors:

Engaging in graduate education and research is exciting. You focus on topics you find compelling, and seek answers to questions you have had for years.

Research is a creative process - it creates knowledge. We also look at the bigger picture, probing the importance of the discovery or analysis.  

For a decade, Brown University has invested significantly in graduate education and research. The University has expanded the faculty and recruited leaders in many fields.

Together, we are committed to educating and training a diverse body of master’s and doctoral students. We strive to make the graduate experience rewarding, and we emphasize good mentoring. Our doctoral candidates receive world-class support.

Whether you are looking at graduate schools, already headed to Brown for graduate or postdoctoral studies, or presently here on campus, I hope that you will relish the opportunity to expand your knowledge.

Best wishes,

Peter M. Weber
Dean of the Graduate School