Northwestern University Fully Funded PhD in Anthropology
PhD @Northwestern University posted 2 weeks agoJob Description
Northwestern University offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Anthropology through its Department of Anthropology. This program provides comprehensive financial support to admitted doctoral students, enabling them to focus on their academic and research pursuits.
Program Overview
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Degree: Ph.D. in Anthropology
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Institution: Northwestern University
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Department: Department of Anthropology
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Program Structure: Full-time, research-intensive, typically completed in 5–6 years
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Subfields:
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Archaeology
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Biological Anthropology
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Cultural Anthropology
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Linguistic Anthropology
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The program emphasizes interdisciplinary training, offering a comprehensive anthropology curriculum and opportunities for students to engage in cutting-edge research under the mentorship of nationally and internationally renowned faculty. Students are trained to harness these strengths in basic research, effective teaching, and the application of anthropology both inside and outside of academia.
Funding Package
All admitted Ph.D. students receive comprehensive financial support, which includes:
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Tuition and Fees: Full coverage.
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Stipend: Competitive annual stipend of at least $45,000 for the 2024–25 academic year.
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Health Insurance: Fully subsidized health insurance coverage.
Students are guaranteed funding for five academic years and five summers, provided they maintain satisfactory academic standing. In the first year, students are typically supported by university fellowships to focus on core coursework. In subsequent years, support generally comes from teaching assistantships during the academic year and research fellowships in the summer. During the fifth year, students are typically supported by a combination of teaching assistantships and research fellowships. In some cases, a sixth-year student may obtain financial support through a faculty member’s research fund or from the department if a TA position is available, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress.
Ph.D. students are strongly encouraged to apply for external grants during their doctoral careers. Receipt of external awards is a significant advantage in their career development. In addition, students receiving external funding may receive supplemental pay in addition to their university base salary.
Admission Requirements
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Academic Background: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., anthropology, archaeology, biology, linguistics) from an accredited institution.
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Application Materials:
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Completed online application form through The Graduate School (TGS) of Northwestern University.
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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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TOEFL or IELTS scores for non-native English speakers.
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Please note that GRE scores are not required for admission to the Ph.D. program in Anthropology.
