About PhD Program,
The primary goal of the Ph.D. program in American Studies is to train students to become knowledgeable, engaged, and productive scholars and public humanists.
The Ph.D. program in American Studies is aimed at students interested in careers in college and university teaching, though it also provides excellent training for jobs in cultural or non-profit institutions that require a doct
The Ph.D. program includes:
- Coursework including two required courses
- Preliminary Examinations in three fields
- Teaching as a Teaching Assistant and Teaching Fellow
- Dissertation Proposal
- Dissertation
Most of our Ph.D. students include faculty from outside the department on their preliminary exam committees and on their dissertation committees.
The Graduate Student Handbook lays out in detail the requirements, timelines, and components of the doctoral graduate program in American Studies. It also contains information on departmental and university resources for graduate students.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
We do not arrange individual meetings with prospective Ph.D. students before their applications are submitted. If you do reach out to particular faculty, bear in mind that while they are free to correspond with you about your research interests (time permitting), they can’t offer feedback on any materials that will be part of your application. Please also note that contacting program faculty in advance will not affect your chances of admission. If you are admitted, we will invite you to visit campus and meet faculty and current students before you decide whether to accept. If you have questions as you prepare your application, please email
PhD Funding Coverage,
The Graduate School offers incoming doctoral students five years of guaranteed financial support, including a stipend, tuition remission, health-services fee, and health- and dental-insurance subsidies.
This support — which may take the form of a teaching assistantship, research assistantship, fellowship, or proctorship — helps to defray the cost of tuition, and also provides a stipend to assist with living expenses during the student’s program.
Doctoral students in the Humanities and Social Sciences are guaranteed six years of support. This support can come from a variety of Brown University resources–including Graduate School funds, departmental funds, and faculty research funds–and/or external funds, as applicable.
Application Requirement,
Personal Statement
Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
GRE
Language Proficiency
Application Fee and Waivers
Paper Credentials and Other Documentation
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
A nonrefundable fee of $75 is charged for processing each application received by the Graduate School.
