Science and Technology Studies (PhD)
Cornell University · Ithaca, United States
About this programme
Science and technology studies (STS) is a growing academic field dedicated to historical and social analysis of science and engineering. STS builds on humanistic and social science traditions to examine systematically the social and cultural dimensions of science and technology (including health, medicine, and environmental science). Ph.D. students explore topics at the cutting edge of science and technology studies and learn how to conduct empirically-grounded research on science and technology in historical and/or contemporary contexts. The field thus contributes to our understanding of the place of science and technology in societies, with attention to historical, sociological, philosophical, and political issues.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Tuition
- $20,800 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- Fall
Entry requirements
Applicants should have some background in history, philosophy, sociology, or politics. Familiarity with science and technology studies is desirable. All Cornell University Graduate School requirements , including: Academic statement of purpose Personal statement College transcripts Resume or CV Strong reading, writing, and oral communication skills in English are essential to coursework, research, teaching, departmental and professional activities, and other responsibilities in the graduate field of science and technology studies. Accordingly, the field’s requirement for admission is higher than the English language proficiency requirement of the Graduate School. Applicants must have Tier A language scores at the time of application. Applicants with Tier B scores will be considered only in exceptional circumstances. Three letters of recommendation Writing sample: Term paper (20-30 double-spaced pages) or work of similar scope. Papers based on original research are preferred, including excerpts of honors and master's theses. If you meet the eligibility requirements you may request an application fee waiver from the Cornell University Graduate School through the payment page of the application form. The department of science and technology studies does not provide the application fee waiver. Admissions
Visa
- Visa required
- F-1 Academic Student
- Application fee
- USD 185 (MRV application fee)
- Processing time
- 4 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- AAUW International FellowshipsFully funded · Deadline November each year
- Cornell Graduate School FellowshipsFully funded · Varies by program
- Fulbright Foreign Student ProgramFully funded · Varies by country, typically February-October
- Smithsonian Institution FellowshipsFully funded · Varies: most November