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To learn more about the doctoral program in Anthropology, please visit the Anthropology Web site.
Anthropology Ph.D. Programs
Applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences should submit either an electronic application (preferred method) or a paper application. An application fee of $55 is required of all applicants. Electronic applications require payment with a credit card; paper applications require a check or money order.
Statement of Purpose
In essay form, state your reasons for undertaking graduate study. Please describe your qualifications for the academic program to which you are applying and your objectives in undertaking this program.
Applicants to the doctoral program should clearly outline their research interests. The statement should also indicate how the applicant's research interests would complement those of the faculty.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
List all colleges and universities attended, major extracurricular activities and employment, detailing those relevant to your proposed field of study; any honors or prizes awarded; and publications and research projects with which you have been associated.
Three Letters of Recommendation
The members of the admissions committee prefer to receive electronically letters written in support of your application for admission. Please include the complete contact information, including e-mail address, for your referees in your application. We will then contact the referees directly with the electronic link for submission of their letter.
We will continue to accept hard-copy letters of recommendation from those referees who prefer this method.
Transcripts
Applicants must provide a final transcript indicating successful completion of an undergraduate degree program before registration.
Written Work
Please submit a sample of critical writing in hard-copy to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences or via email to gradschool@brandeis.edu.
Graduate Record Examinations General Test
The GRE General Test is required for applicants to the Ph.D. program. The ETS code for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is 3092. For more information about the GRE, visit www.ets.org/gre.
Non-native Speakers of English
International students should visit the international admission section of the GSAS website for information on TOEFL and IELTS requirements.
Additional Requirements
In addition to the above listed requirements, applicants to the master's programs in Anthropology should be aware of the special notes regarding application submission from the Anthropology department Web site.
Mailing Address
Although we prefer that all required supporting credentials be received in one package, we will certainly accept credentials mailed separately. Please send all credentials to:
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
MS 031 Brandeis University
PO Box 9110
Waltham, MA 02454-9110