PhD Program
See writers who attended this programPhD Program
Program Established:
1975
Location:
Albany, NY
Genre:
Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Cross-Genre
Residency:
Full
Duration:
4 Years
Incoming Class Size:
6-8
Application Deadline:
January 15, 2027
Application Fee:
$75
Contact E-mail:
Contact Name:
Edward Schwarzschild
Core Faculty Includes:
Fiction / Creative Nonfiction / Cross-Genre: Aashish Kaul, Edward Schwarzschild, Lynne Tillman
Funding/Employment Opportunities:
The program offers full funding through teaching assistantships and fellowships.
Other Features:
The program is affiliated with the New York State Writers Institute and offers opportunities to work collaboratively with the university’s MA/MFA Studio Art Program.
PhD students complete the program in 4-6 years.
Graduates:
Skye Anicca, Key Bird, James Bellflower, Mari Christmas, Sarah Giragosian, Randall Horton, Christina Milletti, Ben Nadler, Angela Pneuman, Brian Phillip Whalen