University of California-Davis Fully Funded PhD in Performance Studies

PhD @University of California, Davis posted 2 days ago

Job Description

Program Overview

  • Program: PhD in Performance Studies

  • Institution: University of California, Davis

  • Duration: Typically 4–5 years​

This rigorous, interdisciplinary program encourages students to develop original dissertation research that explores and questions the artistic, social, and political ramifications of performance and the performative. Students engage with various disciplines, including theater studies, dance studies, anthropology, sociology, film studies, visual culture, linguistics, literary studies, ethnography, ethnomusicology, computer science, feminist theory, technocultural studies, religion, critical race and ethnic studies, critical theory, and cultural studies.

Funding Package

UC Davis provides comprehensive financial support to all admitted PhD students in Performance Studies, which includes:​

  • Tuition and Fees: Full coverage, including health insurance.

  • Stipend: Monthly stipend to cover living expenses.

  • Duration: Funding is guaranteed for the duration of the program, typically 4–5 years, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress.​

Funding is primarily provided through a combination of fellowships and teaching assistantships (TAs). As part of the funded program, students may be required to accept a TA appointment for at least one year, and for many students, TA work will be the primary source of funding.​

Curriculum Structure

The PhD program is structured to provide a robust foundation in performance studies, with flexibility to tailor coursework to individual research interests.​

Core Components

  • Coursework: Students are required to complete four out of five core courses in performance studies and one colloquium course. The program offers four strands of specialization: Comparative Medias, Embodiments, Cultures/Ecologies, and History/Text. UC Davis Catalog​

  • Designated Emphases: Students may pursue designated emphases in areas such as Studies in Performance & Practice, African American & African Studies, Critical Theory, Feminist Theory & Research, Native American Studies, Religious Studies, Science & Technology Studies, and Writing, Rhetoric & Composition Studies.​

  • Qualifying Examination: After completing a minimum of 60 units of coursework, students must pass a qualifying examination to advance to candidacy.​

  • Dissertation: Completion and defense of a doctoral dissertation contributing to the field of performance studies.​

Admission Requirements

  • Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.​

  • Application Materials:

    • Online application through UC Davis Graduate Admissions.

    • Statement of Purpose.

    • Personal History and Diversity Statement.

    • Three letters of recommendation.

    • Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.

    • Resume/CV.

    • TOEFL/IELTS scores for international applicants, if applicable.​

  • Application Fee:

    • $135 for U.S. applicants.

    • $155 for international applicants.

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