Tulane University, based in New Orleans, Louisiana offers a fully funded PhD in French Studies. Their PhD program in French Studies lets students choose from a rich variety of courses and encourages students to approach the study of language, literature, and civilization through transhistorical and cross-cultural perspectives. The Ph.D. program is fully funded for 5 years for students entering with a BA degree. Students admitted to the program receive full tuition remission and a stipend of $26,323. They also have the opportunity to apply for competitive summer research funding, the Summer Merit Fellowship Award, and conference travel grants.