硕士

Doctoral students are guaranteed five years of full tuition support as well as an admirable stipend and health benefits. The first year is awarded as a Fellowship, meaning that a student does not have any requirements beyond coursework. The second three years are awarded as Teaching Assistantships or Proctorships. The final year is a Dissertation Fellowship. Some elect to take their Dissertation Fellowship in year four. The plan for Fellowships must be vetted with your advisor. The requirement for taking any Fellowship year earlier than year four, including any additional Fellowships awarded separately from the Department, is the successful completion of Comprehensive Exams. Students should plan to live in the Providence area until the completion of Comprehensive Exams. Our aim is to best serve the student, so, within reason, some flexibility is allowed. For example, should a student be awarded an outside grant for study, financial support from Brown can be deferred. If a student is in good standing and still needs time to complete the dissertation after five years, a student may apply for continuing funding. Though that funding is not guaranteed, to date we have had a very healthy record of offering sixth year funding where required.