American University is based in Washington, DC offers a fully funded PhD in International Relations. PhD in International Relations provides qualified and dedicated students with the training, knowledge, and experience necessary to pursue careers in the scholarly and policy worlds and to contribute game-changing solutions in international affairs as emerging thought leaders. SIS offers a broad, interdisciplinary, and policy-relevant approach to the study of international affairs. All those admitted to the SIS PhD program as full-time students and who maintain good progress toward completing the degree are granted a Dean’s Fellowship in each of the first four years of study.