Stanford University, based in Stanford, California offers a fully funded PhD in Sociology. The program trains graduate students to use a range of methods – quantitative and qualitative – and data – survey, administrative, experimental, interview, direct observation, and more – to answer pressing empirical questions and to advance important theoretical and policy debates. The department offers a standard funding package consisting of a stipend or salary, and the payment of tuition and health insurance for both domestic and international students. The Department provides 6 years of support, including support over 5 summers, to all graduate students making satisfactory academic progress.