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Yale University Ph.D. in American Studies
Merit Based
Fellowship
United States of America
Provided by Yale University
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
- Demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary American Studies scholarship.
- Application Materials:
- Completed online application form
- Official academic transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Writing sample (20 pages, double-spaced)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Application Process
- Access the online application through Yale University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences portal.
- Submit all required documents by the application deadline.
- Await notification regarding admission decisions.
Scholarship Benefits
- Funding Coverage:
- Full tuition waiver.
- Annual stipend for living expenses (minimum of $49,538 for the 2024–2025 academic year).
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Duration of Funding:
- Five years, with the possibility of a sixth year through the University Dissertation Fellowship (UDF).
- Five years, with the possibility of a sixth year through the University Dissertation Fellowship (UDF).
- Extra Benefits:
- Teaching fellowships in the third and fourth years.
- Access to research and training grants.
- Opportunities to attend seminars and collaborate with various Yale institutions.
Additional Details
- Program Structure:
- First two years: Coursework (12 courses)
- Third year: Teaching, oral examinations, and dissertation prospectus
- Fourth year: Teaching, research, and dissertation writing
- Fifth/Sixth year: University Dissertation Fellowship (UDF) for dedicated dissertation completion
- Institutional Resources:
- Students have access to various Yale institutions for additional research and training opportunities, such as the Whitney Humanities Center, the MacMillan Center, and the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
- Students have access to various Yale institutions for additional research and training opportunities, such as the Whitney Humanities Center, the MacMillan Center, and the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
- Contact Information:
- Email: american.studies@yale.edu
- Phone: +1 (203) 432-1186
- Address: Department of American Studies, Yale University, 320 York Street, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
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Fields of Study
Open to all
Coverage
Full Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses
Deadline
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Scholarship Details
TypeMerit Based
FundingFellowship
Country United States of America
Universities
Yale University