Syracuse University, based in Syracuse, New York offers a fully funded PhD in English. The Ph.D. degree offers students specialized professional training in criticism, theory, research, and the teaching of literary and filmic texts, with an eye toward preparing them to instruct and research at the college and university level. Five years of financial support is available to Ph.D. candidates. Most of the students receive financial support that includes a full tuition scholarship in addition to an annual stipend of $17,500 – $19,500.