PhD in History in Evanston United States | Northwestern University

Northwestern's doctoral program in history has earned national recognition due to its exceptional faculty of scholar-educators, adaptable and well-structured curriculum, and proven success in attracting, educating, and placing high-achieving graduate students from diverse backgrounds.

The faculty's distinguished reputation is evidenced by their numerous accolades, including research fellowships and academic honors. As of May 2016, current faculty members have received 18 National Endowment for the Humanities grants, spent 13 years at the National Humanities Center, earned 11 American Council of Learned Societies fellowships, secured 7 terms at Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, been awarded 8 Guggenheim Fellowships, won 37 book awards, and received 9 article prizes. With 25 teaching awards, the department leads all Northwestern academic units in this achievement. Furthermore, 12 faculty members hold endowed chairs, and 4 are elected members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.