2026-27 Applications!

[alexcats]

Hey everyone, thought I'd start a thread for questions/concerns/thoughts surrounding grad apps for art history this application cycle. I am applying for PhD and MA programs in South Asia!

[CezanneCezanne]

Applying for my PhD this time around—oh boy, here we go again

[alexcats]

On 8/26/2025 at 4:05 AM, CezanneCezanne said:

Applying for my PhD this time around—oh boy, here we go again

Good luck! What field are you applying into/what programs are you looking at?  

[CezanneCezanne]

I work on American art/visual culture and its intersections with the life + physical sciences, so looking at schools with faculty strong in interdisciplinary methodologies + maybe a few history of science programs for fun!

What about you? Thanks for posting this thread!

[alexcats]

On 8/29/2025 at 9:17 PM, CezanneCezanne said:

I work on American art/visual culture and its intersections with the life + physical sciences, so looking at schools with faculty strong in interdisciplinary methodologies + maybe a few history of science programs for fun!

What about you? Thanks for posting this thread!

That's such an interesting perspective to work from! I am applying to PhD programs with strong South Asian faculty - looking mainly at craft and artisinal labor, ideally with woven textiles as my primary inquiry. Also looking at interdisciplinary programs that might allow me to do making-focused research as well; i've been weaving for over 8 years now!

[delizabeth]

hi! i'm currently working on my applications. Does anyone have resources for personal statements/cover letters? i'm struggling a bit

[unejxliefxlle]

Hi! A little quiet in here, but I'm applying for the first time to MA programs and I'm very scared lol

[alexcats]

On 10/24/2025 at 6:53 AM, unejxliefxlle said:

Hi! A little quiet in here, but I'm applying for the first time to MA programs and I'm very scared lol

Hi! Me too! Feeling real nervous lol -- what programs are you looking at?

[unejxliefxlle]

On 10/29/2025 at 3:12 PM, alexcats said:

Hi! Me too! Feeling real nervous lol -- what programs are you looking at?

A couple outside the U.S. (ever since the closing of the MA at IU Bloomington, I've found programs that support my interest a little more there) and a few throughout the U.S. like the obvs: CUNY Hunter, Washington, Syracuse, UPenn (really doubting this last one), among others. But South Asia for you, how fun!

[BridesheadRevisited]

Hello everyone! How are the applications going? I'm applying for PhDs, trying not to stress out too much 🤪