University of California Irvine Fully Funded PhD in Global Studies
PhD @University of California Irvine posted 3 days agoJob Description
Program Highlights
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Degree Offered: PhD in Global Studies
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Program Focus: The curriculum emphasizes engagement with Global South scholarship and non-Western epistemologies, fostering a transdisciplinary approach that bridges the social sciences and humanities.
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Faculty Expertise: Students benefit from mentorship by a diverse faculty with research interests spanning transnational law, global political economy, climate change, migration crises, global indigeneity, racial capitalism, media, ideology, health, gender, and sexuality.
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Collaborative Opportunities: Graduate students have the opportunity to participate in and apply for funding from various interdisciplinary research units, including the Center for Global Peace and Conflict Studies, the Humanities Research Center, the Latin American Studies Center, and the Center for Critical Korean Studies.​
Funding Package
All admitted PhD students receive a comprehensive six-year funding package, which includes:​
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Tuition and Fees: Full coverage of annual registration fees and comprehensive student health insurance.
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Stipend: Financial support through a combination of Teaching Assistant (TA) or Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) appointments with faculty members, and fellowship quarters in lieu of employment.
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Non-Resident Tuition: For non-residents of California, the funding includes non-resident tuition for the first year of study for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, and for the first three years for international students, contingent upon satisfactory progress.
Applicants are automatically considered for financial support; no separate application is required.​
Curriculum Overview
The program’s curriculum is structured to provide a robust foundation in global studies, with flexibility to tailor coursework to individual research interests.​
Core Courses:
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INTL ST 201: What is Global Studies?
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INTL ST 202: Foundations of European Social Thought
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INTL ST 203: Globalizing Social Theory in the Age of Extremes
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INTL ST 204: Theories of Globalization
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INTL ST 205: Theories from the Global South
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INTL ST 206: Engaging Global Issues
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INTL ST 207: Research Design and Methods
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INTL ST 208: Grant Writing
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INTL ST 210A-C: Proseminar in Global Studies I-III​
Electives:
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Students select two electives offered by the Department of International Studies or an outside department, chosen in consultation with the Graduate Director and/or their advisor.​
Advancement to Candidacy:
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Students must complete at least 48 units in the first two years. The qualifying examination, typically taken in early to mid-Spring quarter of the third year, consists of two parts: a preliminary examination and a prospectus defense. The prospectus is presented in a colloquium that includes all three members of the dissertation committee.
Language Requirement:
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Before advancing to candidacy, students must demonstrate a reading knowledge of one language other than English relevant to their program of study.
Admission Requirements
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Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. While a degree in Global Studies is not mandatory, applicants with backgrounds in the social sciences, behavioral sciences, or humanities are encouraged to apply.
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Application Materials:
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Statement of Purpose (maximum 1200 words)
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Personal History Statement (maximum 1200 words)
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Current CV or Resume
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One Writing Sample (maximum 20 pages)
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Three Letters of Recommendation
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Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
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TOEFL or IELTS scores (if applicable)
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Application Fee:
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$135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents
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$155 for international applicants
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GRE Requirement: GRE scores are not required for admission.
