UMass Amherst History PhD Funding — Fall 2027
University of Massachusetts Amherst
UMass Amherst offers financial support to every admitted History PhD student, usually through a teaching assistantship: four academic years for entrants with an MA and five for those without one. The department lists a 2026 academic-year stipend of US$31,342.40; check the 2027 offer. Annual application deadline: 2 January for fall entry.
The History PhD at the University of Massachusetts Amherst supports research in Asian, European, Latin American and US history, among other areas. Applicants may enter with a bachelor’s degree; an MA is not required. The department says all admitted PhD students receive funding, typically a teaching assistantship. It offers four full years for entrants with an MA and five for entrants without one. This listing covers the next fall intake under the department’s recurring 2 January deadline; verify the current Graduate School portal before submission.
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Benefits
All admitted History PhD students are offered four years of financial support if entering with an MA or five years without one, generally as teaching assistantships. The department quotes US$31,342.40 as the 2026 academic-year stipend; 2027 rates may differ. Assistantships can include tuition, course-fee and health-fee waivers according to appointment terms.
Eligibility summary
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent can apply; a master’s degree is not required. Domestic and international applications are considered under Graduate School requirements. Some permanent-resident and international applicants must provide TOEFL or IELTS scores. The department assesses research fit, writing and academic preparation.
Requirements
Apply directly to the UMass Amherst Graduate School by 2 January for fall admission. Submit the application form and fee, personal statement, transcripts, at least two recommendations, a writing sample of no more than 30 pages, and the short essay. English testing or a Massachusetts residency statement may be needed.
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