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PhD Fellowship Support – Department of English Language and Literature
Merit Based
Fellowship
United States of America
Provided by University of Chicago
Eligibility Criteria
- PhD in English Language and Literature
- Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent by the time of enrollment.
- Other Requirements:
- Demonstrated academic excellence and research potential.
- Commitment to full-time study and research.
- Satisfactory progress in the PhD program, including completion of all program requirements.
Application Process
- Submit applications through the Department of English's admissions website.
- Final decisions are made by the faculty as a whole.
- Documents Required:
- Completed application form.
- Statement of purpose.
- Writing sample.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Transcripts.
- GRE scores (if required).
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (for non-native English speakers).
Scholarship Benefits
- Funding Coverage:
- Full tuition coverage.
- Annual stipend of $35,000 (for the 2022–2023 academic year).
- Fully paid individual annual premiums for UChicago's student health insurance (U-SHIP).
- Graduate student services fee.
- Duration of Funding
- Typically covers the duration of the PhD program, contingent on satisfactory academic progress.
- Typically covers the duration of the PhD program, contingent on satisfactory academic progress.
- Extra Benefits:
- Opportunities for supplemental funding from within the department and the University.
- Pedagogical experience as teaching assistants and lecturers.
- Access to a vibrant academic community with faculty and fellow students.
- Engagement in seminars, workshops, and events related to English literature.
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Fields of Study
English, Literature
Coverage
Full Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses
Deadline
Program Deadline Applies
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Scholarship Details
TypeMerit Based
FundingFellowship
Country United States of America
Universities
University of Chicago