OpenFieldPh.D. in International Studies - Global Governance, Security & Human Rights - Josef Korbel School
University of Denver · Denver, Colorado, United States
Academic Overview & Description
World-renowned international affairs doctorate that educated U.S. Secretaries of State, investigating multilateral global governance, authoritarianism, climate security diplomacy, and international human rights law.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Korbel Doctoral Fellowship: $30,000/year stipend, full tuition waiver, and travel research funding
- Tuition Rate
- $0 (Fully funded)
- Application Fee
- $65
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- 3.5+ GPA in a relevant master's or bachelor's degree in political science, economics, or history
- English Language
- IELTS 7.5+ or TOEFL 100+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Substantial analytical writing sample, statement of research purpose, CV
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three academic recommendation letters
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Denver's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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