Dr. Grace Kong

Associate Professor

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Biography

Grace Kong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, holding a PhD with a specialization in Clinical Psychology and Child Adolescent Psychology. Her expertise lies in preventing tobacco addiction behaviors among youth, informing policies, and developing treatment interventions. Dr. Kong employs diverse research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, to analyze tobacco and substance use behaviors among young adults and priority populations. As a Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on multiple NIH-funded studies, she is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of researchers. Dr. Kong also serves as a scientific advisor for the World Health Organization and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, as well as a U.S.-based nonprofit public health organization.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.