University of Chicago Fully Funded PhD in French and Francophone Studies
PhD @University of Chicago posted 4 weeks agoJob Description
University of Chicago offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in French and Francophone Studies through its Department of Romance Languages and Literatures. This program provides comprehensive financial support to all admitted doctoral students, ensuring they can focus on their academic and research pursuits.
Program Overview
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Degree: Ph.D. in French and Francophone Studies
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Institution: University of Chicago
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Department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures
The program offers a rigorous and intellectually rich framework of study that prepares students for careers in research and teaching, in cultural and academic institutions, and in other humanistic professions. Students acquire expertise in a secondary field that allows them to broaden the framework of their research. This field might be defined as another Romance literature or a different discipline, such as philosophy, sociology, gender studies, film, visual culture, theater, music, political science, digital humanities, anthropology, or history. Students also have the option of applying for a dual degree program in Theater and Performance Studies.
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: An annual stipend of at least $32,000 for the duration of the program.
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Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage funded by the university.
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Student Services Fee: Covered.
Additionally, students have opportunities for international exchange and research support:
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École Normale Supérieure Exchange Program: Each year, two graduate students are selected for fully funded year-long residencies at the ENS in Paris.
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Collège de France Exchange Fellowship: Provides full funding for a graduate student to conduct doctoral research in Paris, offering a formal year-long affiliation with the Collège de France.
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France Chicago Center: Offers pre-dissertation and dissertation fellowships, travel grants, and organizes conferences and colloquia to foster ties between University students and researchers and their colleagues in France.
Students are encouraged to apply for external fellowships to enhance funding for dissertation research and writing beyond the divisional funding package.
Admission Requirements
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Academic Background: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in French, Francophone Studies, or a related field.
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Application Materials:
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Online application through the Division of the Humanities.
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Statement of purpose outlining research interests and career goals.
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Three letters of recommendation.
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Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
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Resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
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Writing sample (15–20 pages) in English or in the Romance language of your choice; if submitting an English writing sample, please also include a second, shorter sample in your intended language of specialization.
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TOEFL or IELTS scores for non-native English speakers.
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GRE scores are not required for admission.
