Are you looking to take your education and career to the next level? Do you have a passion for research and a desire to make meaningful contributions to your field of study? If so, a Funded PhD programs may be the perfect choice for you.

Attention all aspiring scholars and researchers! The Johns Hopkins University is accepting applications for our prestigious funded PhD programs. Apply to the Johns Hopkins University’s PhD program today and take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling academic career.

About Fully Funded PhD in International Relations

The full-time only PhD program at Johns Hopkins SAIS will cultivate your expertise as a scholar of international relations. During your studies you will work closely with a faculty advisor to develop a customized academic plan that best supports your dissertation research.

You must have already completed (or be in the process of completing) a relevant master’s level degree to apply.

Throughout your PhD studies you will gain a comprehensive understanding of qualitative and quantitative analytic skills, international relations, economics, and regional studies.

The program is divided into a pre-dissertation, resident stage based in Washington DC, and a non-resident, dissertation stage.

PhD students will have one of the following areas of focus (either a policy or region):

American Foreign Policy
Energy, Resources and Environment
Global Theory and History
International Development
International Relations
International Political Economy
Strategic Studies
African Studies
Canadian Studies
China Studies
European and Eurasian Studies
Japan Studies
Korea Studies
Latin American Studies
Middle East Studies
South Asia Studies
Southeast Asia Studies

Eligibility Criteria

Earned master’s degree prior to entering the PhD.
You are expected to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and subject-specific GPA of 3.5 or above.
English language proficiency requirements (non-native English speakers)

PhD Funding Coverage

All admitted PhD students receive a scholarship that covers tuition and stipend funding for a limited amount of time unless they decline this in their application.

Students who already hold a Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins SAIS may receive a maximum of three years of funding and students who have a Master’s degree from other institutions may receive a maximum of four years of funding.

Scholarship awards are evaluated by the PhD committee on the basis of performance in class, satisfaction of degree requirements, and a written evaluation from the student’s PhD advisor at the end of each academic year to determine if the financial award will be renewed.

PhD students are not required to serve as TAs or RAs, however many PhD students do acquire such positions and receive additional compensation.

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Application Requirement

Official transcripts from previously attended college/ university.
English language proficiency test scores such as TOEFL, IELTS, etc. (for non-native English speakers only)
Entrance test scores, GRE*, GMAT* or other accepted scores*
Research proposal
Statement of purpose
Writing samples
Letters of recommendation
Up-to-date resume
Copy of passport
Financial documents including bank statements