Washington University in St. Louis Fully Funded PhD in Biological Anthropology

PhD @Washington University in St. Louis posted 2 weeks ago

Job Description

Washington University in St. Louis offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Biological Anthropology through its Department of Anthropology. The program provides comprehensive training in areas such as paleoanthropology, primatology, and human biology, preparing students for careers in academia, research, and applied fields.​

Program Overview

  • Degree: Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology

  • Department: Anthropology, Arts & Sciences

  • Program Duration: Typically 4–6 years​

Students engage in interdisciplinary research, collaborating with faculty and peers across various subfields. The program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, including fieldwork and laboratory research.​

Funding and Financial Support

Admitted Ph.D. students receive full financial support, which includes:

  • Tuition Remission: Full coverage of tuition fees for the duration of the program.

  • Stipend: A 12-month living stipend, which was $28,152 for the 2021–22 academic year. Updated stipend amounts are announced annually.

  • Health Insurance: Subsidized health and dental insurance plans.

  • Additional Funding Opportunities: Students may apply for external grants and fellowships, such as those from the National Science Foundation, Fulbright Program, National Geographic Society, and the Wenner-Gren Foundation. The department provides training in grant writing to support these applications.

Funding is typically guaranteed for 4–6 years, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress.

Research Areas and Facilities

The program offers research opportunities in:​

  • Primate ecology and conservation

  • Primate evolution

  • Biomechanics and energetics

  • Human evolution and diversity

  • Study of early modern humans

Students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories, including:​

  • Biomarkers and Milk Research Lab

  • Reproductive Ecology and Behavioral Endocrinology Lab (REBEL)

  • Primate Genetics and Molecular Ecology Lab (PGAME)

  • Primate Behavior Lab

  • Evolutionary Morphology Lab

  • Paleoanthropology Lab

  • Anatomy Research Group Lab

Field research is conducted globally, with sites in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should have:

  • Educational Background: A strong academic record in anthropology or related fields.

  • Application Materials: Official transcripts, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, and writing samples.

  • Standardized Tests: GRE scores may be required; international applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.

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