PhD in African American and African Diaspora Studies in Bloomington United States | Indiana University Bloomington

The AAADS Ph.D. program takes an interdisciplinary approach to examining the lives and histories of African diaspora communities across the globe, particularly in the United States. This field of study investigates critical historical phenomena including slavery, liberation movements, colonial rule, independence struggles, and systemic racism - all of which demand scholarly examination and collectively define this distinct academic discipline with profound connections to historical, literary, and political studies. With four decades of teaching excellence, our department provides strong mentorship to guide students through this rigorous program. We encourage applications from qualified candidates worldwide, as well as from within our state and country.