Interested in a doctorate in Basque Studies??

The Center for Basque Studies is actively recruiting potential PhD students who are interested in earning a doctorate in Basque Studies.  Dr. Gloria Totoricagüena, Director, is inviting students from around the United States to consider the University of Nevada, Reno and the Center for Basque Studies for their academic training.

The Tutorial Ph.D. program in Basque Studies is intended to provide students in the humanities and social sciences with an opportunity to pursue doctoral studies emphasizing Basque-related courses and dissertation research.  “Our successful students are awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Basque Studies, and they choose an emphasis in any other liberal arts discipline at the University of Nevada, Reno, such as anthropology, foreign languages and literatures, economics, geography, political science, philosophy, art or history, but also could choose business, journalism, European Union issues or law once we help find a mentor in that particular program,” explained Totoricagüena.  The degree is in Basque Studies but entails specialization in one of these subject areas and involves close collaboration with participating departments at UNR, as well as scholars worldwide.

Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Sandra Ott (sott@unr.edu),  said, “We have three-year assistantships for those students accepted to our program, as well as financial assistance available for their fieldwork expenses thanks to donations from donors. Students are expected to be on campus in Reno for two years of coursework and dissertation preparation, and then depending on the research needs, may leave Reno for investigation and fieldwork.”

Earning a PhD in Basque Studies with an additional area of emphasis increases career possibilities and represents a unique opportunity for the right student.  “We are doing everything possible to promote Basque Studies, and a successful doctorate from our program allows a person to search for job opportunities in their own discipline, and to also bring a wealth of knowledge regarding Basques to their future students and professional colleagues,” stated Totoricagüena.  The Center highly recommends that potential applicants contact our Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Sandra Ott. Detailed information is available on our website at

http://www.basque.unr.edu/07/7.1.1t/7.1.1.phd.htm