We recognize that it can be financially burdensome to relocate to a new city to attend a Ph.D. program. Students who are accepted to Ph.D. programs at JHU can apply to receive a $1,500 need-based grant to offset the costs of relocating to JHU.

All students admitted to the Ph.D. program receive financial assistance. Support is guaranteed for six years, provided that a student continues to make satisfactory progress towards completion of the Ph.D. degree. Department fellowships provide full tuition, health insurance coverage, and a 12-month stipend. Students are required to teach for six semesters, mostly as a Teaching Assistant but there are also opportunities to teach courses of one’s own design. There is no financial aid available for students pursuing the BA/MA degrees. Note, however, that BA/MA students whose MA-level studies extend into a fifth year get a 50% discount on their tuition in their fifth year.

All students receive an annual $1,000 research and travel budget to assist with the costs of transportation, lodging, and registrations fees for conference travel. A membership in the American Philosophical Association is also provided. Students can request further travel funds from the department if they exceed the annual allowance.