We welcome your application! Winterthur Program in American Material Culture, Class of 2025 applications are due Tuesday, January 3, 2023 (11:59 pm). Apply now to the University of Delaware.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
University of Delaware Graduate Application and Fee
Unofficial Transcript(s)
Graduate Application Essay
Short Essay Supplemental Form
Academic Writing Sample
Three Letters of Recommendation
UPDATED Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores
Curriculum Vitae / Resume
Interview Weekend is conducted by the Executive Committee of the Winterthur Program and is normally held Thursday through Saturday, mid-March at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. Each year, sixteen successful applicants are invited to participate (in-person or virtually) in Interview Weekend. Participation is required to be considered for admission. Reasonable costs for travel and lodging to attend Interview Weekend are paid by the Winterthur Program.
Please note—Interview Weekend may be held virtually during the 2023 admissions cycle.
All admission offers include a fellowship (22-month stipend) and full tuition scholarship. (Full-time participation over the course of 22 consecutive months, beginning August 1, is expected.)
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(All opportunities to learn more are completely optional and are not part of the applicant record.)
The Program arranges phone appointments with Program faculty throughout the year.
Program Visit Days are scheduled each fall on four Fridays (October / November) at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. Please see below for more information.
Prospective applicants are welcome to visit Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library as a museum visitor during normal open hours.
Prospective applicants may also attend the annual thesis presentations and graduation celebration, typically held on the last Thursday afternoon of May at Winterthur Museum.
