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Applying to Grad School in Anthropology

Applying to Grad School in Anthropology. T. Rogers & H. Miller, Nov. 2003. definitely pick subfield cultural/social linguistics archaeology biological medical try to identify what it is about the subject you like. try to identify your topics of interest -- e.g. for biological anthro:

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Applying to Grad School in Anthropology

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  1. Applying to Grad Schoolin Anthropology T. Rogers & H. Miller, Nov. 2003

  2. definitely pick subfield cultural/social linguistics archaeology biological medical try to identify what it is about the subject you like try to identify your topics of interest -- e.g. for biological anthro: health & nutrition skeletal biology paleoanthropology forensic anthropology molecular anthropology look for a supervisor whose broad research areas match your interest What are your Interests?What do you want to do?

  3. Check websites for research interests Attend conferences to see current research & meet people Canadian Association for Physical Anthropology Canadian Archaeological Association Check association websites and member directories E-mail to confirm s/he is taking students $75 + per application! Ask how program is set-up and what prof expects from you Meet the person can you work with this person for 2 years? Talk to current grad students what do they think of supervisor? Looking for a Potential Grad Supervisor

  4. SFU – MA/PhD archaeology Yang - ancient DNA Skinner – teeth U of Alberta – MA/PhD Lovell – osteo/paleopath Beattie – osteo/forensics U of Calgary – MA/PhD archaeology Katzenberg – isotope/nutrition U of Sasak – MA/PhD Walker – osteoarchaeology U of Manitoba – MA/PhD Hoppa – growth & develop U of T full funding 1 yr Masters 4 yr PhD entrance scholarships TA ships RA ships Western Ont – MA/PhD osteoarchaeology White & Nelson chemical/isotope/DNA Trent – MA archaeology osteoarchaeology Laurier – MA archaeology Some Bio Anth/Archy Grad Schools

  5. For info on anthropology grad schools, check internet and/or link from Dr. Smith’s website: “Archaeology WWW Pages” (see especially the list of Canadian University Departments) More Grad Schools

  6. Acceptance committees Grades minimum & recommended Academic achievement papers experience volunteer fieldschool paid awards Statement/letter of interest Curriculum Vitae (CV) References ask someone who knows your work can provide examples of your brilliance, judgment, abilities ask if they can provide a good reference How to apply

  7. Your goals academic or other? How does degree desired relate to goals? Research interests general statement -- e.g. skeletal biology with an interest in past populations (bioarchaeology) particular research? -- e.g. sex determination, growth and development Not too specific but not too vague not a fishing expedition Ask prof to review statement & provide comments Writing the statement of interest

  8. Name (on every page) Address, Phone & Email be sure to give summer addresses too! Education highest degree 1st Then the remaining sections, as appropriate. Order depends on which are your strongest sections - put these first. (Be sure to have your name & page numbers (1 of 3, etc.) on every page of your CV!) Other possible sections: Scholarships Awards(academic or otherwise) Publications or Reports Talks, Lectures Field Experience Lab Experience Other Volunteer/Work Experience related to Anthro Volunteer/Work Experience not related to Anthro Papers for Independent Projects (in classes or outside of them) Anthro Organizational Affiliations (CAPA, OAS, CAA, etc.) Skills (computer, languages) Writing a CV (Curriculum Vitae)

  9. Ask AT LEAST 2 WEEKS in advance (especially for 1st letter) Remind prof by email or phone a few days before letter must be sent Provide for professor (IN WRITING): Specific Date Due and What is Needed (letter? form?) Addressed Envelope (pre-stamped if it needs to be mailed) Information provided from places applying what do the institutions want from the prof? Your CV (Curriculum Vitae) Statement of Intent of some kind preferably a draft of what you’ll send to the grad school or scholarship committee If you like -- Past work done for the professor essays, etc., to remind them of your work Letters of Recommendation

  10. Apply for Funding • SSHRC & Canada Graduate Scholarships • Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council • MA/MSc $17,500 for 12 months • internal deadlines – must apply thru university • Natalia Krencil (U of T grad secretary) 416 978-5416 • OGS Ontario Graduate Scholarship • $15,000 12 months

  11. Funding from University where you are applying • Check web site for department! • Talk to the Grad Secretary • Entrance scholarships • some apply with entrance application • some apply after acceptance • Check web site for School/Dean of Graduate Studies, call them • other scholarships • many small scholarships specific to university

  12. Good Luck

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