ACADEMIC DEGREES
Doctor of Philosophy in International Studies
The PhD program combines broad and rigorous training in two conventional fields — international politics, comparative politics, international political economy, and/or political theory—with ample opportunities for customization, creativity, and exploration. A system of close faculty mentoring seeks to assure that each student pursues a productive path of study, whether the goal is college teaching or research, government, or a non-profit career.
PhD students are encouraged to develop close working relationships with faculty in an open and informal environment that facilitates interaction and the exchange of ideas. The small size of the program also contributes to a strong sense of community among students and faculty. The Josef Korbel School of International Studies' goal is to challenge each student to become an original and creative scholar while providing a supportive environment for personal and professional development.
PhD in International Studies Fact Sheet
PhD Financial Assistance
GSIS is committed to providing tuition assistance for most doctoral students. Exceptional candidates will also receive a living stipend for the first three years of the program.
We strongly encourage students to seek fellowships from external sources, which can offer generous multiyear support packages. Of special interest to applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships and the Jacob Javits Graduate Fellowship. U.S. minority applicants may also want to investigate the Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities, the American Political Science Association Minority Fellowships, the American Sociological Association Minority Fellowships Program, the Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program.
For more information about financial support for PhD students at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, please visit:
www.du.edu/gsis/financial/index.html