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PhD · Kalamazoo, MI, USA

Western Michigan University Ph.D. in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis

The PhD in English with a Creative Writing emphasis at Western Michigan University is currently accepting applicants only in poetry. Applicants send both a scholarly paper on a literary topic and a sample of original poetry, reflecting a degree that joins creative and critical work. Those seeking an assistantship also submit a short essay on their approach to teaching.

Competitive doctoral assistantships provide an annual stipend and tuition benefits. Funded Ph.D. students are offered assistantships for four years.

Program site: wmich.edu/english/doctoral-english-creative-writing. Please confirm the details there before you apply.

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