Martin Seligman
Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology · School of Arts and Sciences · University of Pennsylvania
Quick answer: Martin Seligman is Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology at University of Pennsylvania. Martin Seligman shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Professor Martin Seligman will be considering new graduate students for admission for Fall 2026.
Research interests
Positive Psychology; Prospection; Imagination; Big Data; Well Being; Agency; Coaching
Specific Research Areas
Positive Psychology, optimism, learned helplessness, depression, creativity, and agency
Research Synopsis
Positive Psychology, optimism, learned helplessness, and depression
Professor Martin Seligman will be considering new graduate students for admission for Fall 2026.
Selected publications (since 2023)
Kellerman, G. & Seligman, M. (2023). Tomorrowmind. Simon & Schuster.
Frequently asked questions
Is Martin Seligman hiring PhD students at University of Pennsylvania?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Martin Seligman's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Professor Martin Seligman will be considering new graduate students for admission for Fall 2026..
What does Martin Seligman research?
Positive Psychology; Prospection; Imagination; Big Data; Well Being; Agency; Coaching
Specific Research Areas
Positive Psychology, optimism, learned helplessness, depression, creativity, and agency
Research Synopsis
Positive Psychology, optimism, learned helplessness, and depression
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Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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