PhD · Knoxville, TN, USA
University of Tennessee, Knoxville PhD in English with Creative Dissertation
The PhD in English with a Creative Writing Dissertation at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is designed for writers who already hold an MFA and want advanced training in both creative writing and English studies. Students write a book-length creative dissertation with a critical component, teach and tutor in the department, and can take on roles at Grist, the graduate-run journal, and the Chiasmus reading series.
- Deadline: December 1 each year
- Funding: Fully funded
- Application fee: 75
- 4 years
The department states that the PhD is fully funded, with funding available for up to five years. Support includes a teaching assistantship or associateship, a tuition waiver, and conference travel support.
Program site: english.utk.edu/areas-of-study/creative-writing/phd-in-english-with-creative-writing-dissertation. Please confirm the details there before you apply.
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