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Yale University Ph.D. in French
Merit Based
Fellowship
United States of America
Provided by Yale University
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
- A demonstrated interest in French and Francophone studies and a commitment to pursuing a career in academia or research institutions.
- Completed application form, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement, and writing samples.
Application Process
- Complete the online application through Yale University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences portal.
- Submit all required documents, including academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement, and writing samples.
- Ensure all materials are submitted by the application deadline.
- Documents Required:
- Completed application form
- Official academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation (typically three)
- Personal statement
- Writing samples
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, including coverage for students, their legal spouses, and children .
- Duration of Funding:
- Five years, with potential for an additional year of support for dissertation research conducted in France or a Francophone country.
- Five years, with potential for an additional year of support for dissertation research conducted in France or a Francophone country.
- 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:
- The program includes two years of coursework, followed by teaching assignments and dissertation research. Students are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary studies and may take courses in related departments.
- The program includes two years of coursework, followed by teaching assignments and dissertation research. Students are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary studies and may take courses in related departments.
- 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: french@yale.edu
- Phone: +1 (203) 432-4900
- Address: Department of French, Yale University, 82-90 Wall Street, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
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Full Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses
Deadline
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Scholarship Details
TypeMerit Based
FundingFellowship
Country United States of America
Universities
Yale University