Job Description
New York University (NYU) offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Politics through its Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS). This program provides comprehensive financial support to admitted doctoral students, enabling them to focus on their academic and research endeavors.
Program Overview
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Degree: Ph.D. in Politics
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Institution: New York University
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Department: Wilf Family Department of Politics
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Program Focus: American Politics, Comparative Politics, Political Economy, International Relations, Political Theory, and Methodology
The Ph.D. program in Politics at NYU offers advanced interdisciplinary training in political science. Students engage in coursework and research leading to a dissertation, working closely with faculty members to develop a research program informed by interdisciplinary perspectives. The program emphasizes theoretical knowledge and critical, analytical, argumentative, and writing skills necessary to design, conduct, elaborate, and disseminate research in the field of politics. Students have great flexibility in their choice of courses, allowing them to tailor their academic experience to their research interests.
Funding Package
All admitted Ph.D. students receive comprehensive financial support through the Henry M. MacCracken Fellowship, which includes:
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Tuition and Fees: Full coverage for five years.
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Stipend: Competitive annual stipend.
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Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage funded by NYU.
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Teaching Opportunities: Teaching is considered a vital part of the doctoral degree. Students who participate in the teaching program are provided additional compensation for each teaching opportunity.
The funding package is designed to support students throughout their doctoral studies, allowing them to focus on their research and academic development.
Admission Requirements
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Academic Background: A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
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Application Materials:
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Online application through NYU’s GSAS portal.
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Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
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Three letters of recommendation.
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Statement of purpose detailing research interests and career goals.
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Resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
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Writing sample demonstrating scholarly work.
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Test Scores:
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GRE scores are required.
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TOEFL or IELTS scores for non-native English speakers, unless they have completed a degree at an institution where the language of instruction is English.
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