Northwestern University Fully Funded PhD in Art History
PhD @Northwestern University posted 4 hours agoJob Description
Northwestern University offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Art History through its Department of Art History. 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 Art History
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Institution: Northwestern University
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Department: Department of Art History
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Program Structure: Full-time, research-intensive, typically completed in 7 years
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Research Areas:
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Global Modern and Contemporary Art
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African American and African Diaspora Art
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Caribbean Art
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Early Modern Art
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Asian Art
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Ancient and Medieval Art
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The program emphasizes interdisciplinary training, offering a comprehensive art history curriculum and opportunities for students to engage in cutting-edge research under the mentorship of nationally and internationally renowned faculty. Students are encouraged to participate in The Graduate School’s Interdisciplinary Cluster Initiative program.
Funding Package
All admitted Ph.D. students receive comprehensive financial support, which includes:
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Tuition and Fees: Full coverage for five years.
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Stipend: Competitive annual stipend of $45,000 for the 2024–25 academic year.
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Health Insurance: Fully subsidized health insurance coverage.
In addition to financial aid, the department offers travel grants to assist students in presenting their research at conferences and conducting archival research.
Students are expected to be in residence for the first three years of study. After their third year, students are encouraged to seek outside funding, which generally takes them off campus.
Admission Requirements
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Academic Background: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in art history or a related field 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 scores for non-native English speakers (no older than September 2023 for Fall 2025 admission).
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Please note that GRE scores are not required for admission to the Ph.D. program in Art History.
