Overview

Doctoral students work in small cohorts under faculty mentors. They explore ethnographic questions and complete original research that integrates archaeology, gender studies, ethnography, international affairs, museum studies and more.

Features

The PhD in Anthropology at George Washington University has no formal concentrations but is primarily focused on sociocultural anthropology and the archaeology of biologically modern humans (applicants interested in the study of human evolution should apply instead to the PhD in Human Paleobiology).

All students are strongly encouraged to complete an internship at one of Washington, D.C.’s many cultural institutions and museums.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Proseminar in Biological Anthropology

Proseminar in Sociocultural Anthropology

Proseminar in Archaeology

Proseminar in Linguistic Anthropology

Methods in Sociocultural Anthropology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Anthropology View 81 other PhDs in Anthropology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

All students admitted into the program receive a fellowship that provides tuition, a stipend and a teaching assistant salary.

These packages provide support for five years, one year of which will be a University Fellowship that does not include teaching responsibilities. Students are expected to apply for external funding to support dissertation research and writing.

At least one student may be partially supported through funding from the GW Institute for Ethnographic Research while working as an assistant editor for the journal Anthropological Quarterly.

While the Anthropology Department primarily accepts full-time students into the PhD program, in exceptional circumstances, part-time students may be considered. Please contact the director of graduate studies (DGS) before submitting any application materials. Note that part-time students are not eligible for University funding.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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