Northwestern University, based in Evanston, Illinois offers a fully funded PhD in Linguistics. The Ph.D. program in Linguistics at Northwestern emphasizes the integration of theory with advanced experimental and computational methods. After completing the first-year core curriculum, students have ample opportunity to pursue their individual interests through course electives and projects. The program has state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, and all admitted students are fully funded. All admitted students receive a 5-year funding commitment including both tuition and a 12-month stipend. The sixth year of funding is typically possible when needed to complete the degree.