PhD · Columbia, MO, USA
University of Missouri PhD in Creative Writing
The PhD in English with a Creative Writing emphasis at the University of Missouri is designed to take five years, moving from coursework through comprehensive exams to a dissertation. Students can focus on poetry, fiction or creative nonfiction, or combine genres, and get repeated chances to teach creative writing. The program says it suits writers who already hold an MFA or related MA and have developed voices.
- Deadline: Jan 1, 2027
- 5 years
Described as fully funded, with no details on tuition or stipend. Incoming class: 3-6.
Program site: english.missouri.edu/creative-writing/phd. Please confirm the details there before you apply.
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