PhD Programs

Applicants interested in studying Ancient History with a strong language focus in Ancient Greek and Latin are encouraged to apply to Classics, which houses several distinguished ancient historians.  The requirements for that program can be found on the Classics PhD program page.

Graduate Program

Program Director
Ph.D. program in Classics Professor Stephen Kidd

     

    Applying to the PhD Program

    Applications for the Classics doctoral programs are due by January 1 of each year. All applicants to the program must submit a personal statement, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation (submitted directly by the letter writers). Foreign applicants must also submit the results from the TOEFL exam (some exceptions apply). GRE scores are not required for the application.

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    Types of Support

    In the first year, fellowship support means that the student may concentrate entirely on coursework and preparation for the translation exams. In the second year, the student usually begins work as a teaching assistant, with a work expectation of not more than 20 hours per week. The stipend is obtained through this type of work, or by working as a teaching fellow, normally through the fourth year. Upon completion of the oral preliminary examination the student may apply for a dissertation fellowship from the University.

    More information about support and funding can be found on the Graduate School website.

     

    Study Abroad

    Brown University is a supporting institution of both the American School of Classical Studies at Athens and the American Academy in Rome. Periods of study at one of these institutions are regularly undertaken by graduate students in the department. Substantial financial assistance to attend these programs is available for qualified graduate students. Opportunities also exist for students to spend a summer, semester, or year at other institutions abroad.

    Research Travel

     

    Related Studies

    Graduate facilities at Brown are particularly rich in the fields of Greek and Latin literature, philosophy, history, epigraphy, and archaeology. Students may take related courses offered in the following programs:

     

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