PhD Opportunities in Communication Studies in United States

Phd Positions in communication studies in united states

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Universities with open PhD positions in communication studies in the United States include Oklahoma State University, The University of Illinois at Chicago and Pennsylvania State University.

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Oklahoma State University

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Oklahoma State University is advertising a PhD opportunity in Agricultural Economics tied to an interdisciplinary graduate research assistantship (GRA) focused on agricultural health and safety . The role combines applied research , communications outreach , and Extension activities, making it a strong fit for students interested in research that directly serves agricultural communities. The selected doctoral student will help develop useful educational resources, coordinate Extension and outrea...

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Agriculture
Communication Studies
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1 week ago

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The University of Illinois at Chicago

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Fully funded MA and PhD positions are being advertised in Communication at the University of Illinois at Chicago . This opportunity appears to be for students interested in communication research, with likely relevance to communication studies and related media studies topics. The post is brief and does not specify the exact research areas, supervisor names, eligibility criteria, funding package, or deadline. The announcement says “Come work with us!” and links out to a LinkedIn source for more ...

Communication Studies
Media Studies
Language And Communication

2 weeks ago

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Xin Du

Pennsylvania State University

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Funded PhD opportunity in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management at The Pennsylvania State University . The supervisor, Xin Du (Assistant Professor), is recruiting a PhD student for Fall 2027 . The research focus is on the risks and benefits of digital technologies in tourism, leisure, and (e)sports contexts, with interests in how technology can be used for good. Research areas of interest include AI applications in tourism, technology-mediated experience design, travel influencer marketing, d...

Sociology
Information Technology
Communication Studies
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1 month ago

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Indiana University Bloomington

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Indiana University Bloomington is advertising a funded PhD opportunity in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education for Fall 2027 . The opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in second language learning , ESL/EFL education , multilingualism and translanguaging , World Englishes , and broader questions of language, literacy, and culture . The post also highlights community and digital literacies , making it a strong fit for applicants working at the intersection of language ed...

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Communication Studies
Multilingualism
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1 month ago

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Sarah Donaher

The University of Tennessee Knoxville

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PhD Opportunity: Nuclear Energy Workforce, Outreach, and Impact Sarah Donaher, Assistant Professor in Environmental (Radiological) Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville , is recruiting a highly motivated PhD student for a DOE-funded project through the Consortium for Reactor Safety Training . The student may enroll through Environmental Engineering , Nuclear Engineering , or Civil Engineering . The research direction is flexible and may include nuclear deactivation and decommissi...

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Environmental Science
Communication Studies
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3 months ago

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Jonathan Zong

University of Colorado Boulder

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Jonathan Zong at the University of Colorado Boulder is recruiting PhD students for the Data & Design Group for Fall 2027 . The search is especially focused on students interested in accessibility , visualization , and data ethics , with a particular emphasis on rethinking the foundations of accessible web interfaces. The post highlights a vision where non-visual interaction is treated as a first-class design concern rather than an afterthought. This is a research-oriented opening in computing an...

Computer Science
Information Technology
Communication Studies
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3 months ago

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Living costs in United States

Estimated costs in United States.

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Groceries

Basic food shopping for one student per year

$3.0k

$3,000/yr

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Clothing

Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year

$1.5k

$1,500/yr

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Books & Academic Supplies

Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year

$800

$800/yr

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Housing

Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year

$12.0k

$12,000/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

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Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Western Washington University

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Temple University

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Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
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Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
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