Trying to find a PhD program for a very stubborn relative in the DC area. Said relative is a mid career professional whose last child is just getting around to moving out. He currently holds and MBA and and Masters in Economics and has a few published papers in respected journals. He would like to move into academics, but needs to find a PhD program that would either pay him a living wage, or that he can complete in 2-3 years. His thesis is basically written at this point.

Ideally this would be a degree in either public policy or public health. However programs in economics or sociology would also make sense.

Any suggestions?