Job Description
New York University (NYU) offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Sociology 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 Sociology
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Institution: New York University
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Department: Department of Sociology
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Program Focus: The program offers advanced interdisciplinary training in sociology, emphasizing theoretical knowledge and critical, analytical, argumentative, and writing skills necessary to design, conduct, elaborate, and disseminate research in the field. 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 Department of Sociology admits a selective cohort of approximately 8–10 students each year, chosen from around 400 applicants. The program is designed to provide broad and deep training, preparing students for careers in academia, research, and related fields.
Funding Package
All admitted Ph.D. students receive comprehensive financial support for a minimum of five years, which includes:
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Tuition and Fees: Full coverage.
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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: Students have the opportunity to teach, with compensation provided separately from the fellowship support.
This funding is guaranteed for all admitted students, regardless of nationality.
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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