The University of Minnesota’s renowned faculty foster growth of insightful, thoughtful, and engaged individuals that share an abiding passion for discovery and understanding the past. Through faculty-led seminars, historical and interdisciplinary workshops, and informal graduate-led groups, graduate students join a vibrant intellectual culture at the University.

We welcome applications from students expecting to work on any of the areas that our faculty have expertise in. Potential applicants can learn more on the Call for Applications page.

All of our newly-admitted PhD students are guaranteed six years of funding, as long as they remain in good standing.