Duke University Fully Funded PhD in Art History and Visual Culture

PhD @Duke University posted 1 week ago

Job Description

Duke University offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Art History and Visual Culture through its Department of Art, Art History & Visual Studies (AAHVS). This program is designed to prepare students for advanced research in global visual cultures, encompassing both historical and contemporary contexts.

Program Overview

  • Degree: Ph.D. in Art History and Visual Culture

  • Institution: Duke University

  • Department: Art, Art History & Visual Studies

The program emphasizes interdisciplinary study, allowing students to engage with various aspects of visual culture, including art, architecture, mass media, and urbanism. Students are encouraged to take courses outside the department to broaden their academic perspectives.

Funding Package

All admitted Ph.D. students receive comprehensive financial support, which includes:​

  • Tuition and Fees: Full coverage for the first five years

  • Stipend: Annual stipend of $40,000 for 12 months

  • Health and Dental Insurance: Coverage for six years​

In the first two years, students are guaranteed summer research fellowships from The Graduate School. For years 3–5, students are expected to apply for at least two non-departmental summer funding sources. If external funding is not secured, departmental assistantships or backstop funding from the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences may be available.

Additionally, the Mellon Graduate Fellowship in Visual Studies offers competitive summer and academic-year funding for eligible students.

Admission Requirements

  • Academic Background: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in art history or a related field

  • Application Materials:

    • Online application through Duke’s Graduate School

    • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

    • Three letters of recommendation

    • Statement of purpose outlining research interests and career goals

    • Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)

    • Writing sample demonstrating scholarly research

  • Standardized Tests: GRE scores are optional

  • English Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for non-native English speakers unless they have completed a degree at an institution where English is the primary language of instruction

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