Candidates must present evidence that they have a reading knowledge of a foreign language or a non-language research tool. Additional information on the doctoral program is available from the department. The department has funding available for students giving papers at these conferences. The department also provides financial support for qualifying students to attend the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research and the European Consortium of Political Research political methodology summer schools. Faculty members obtaining research grants from agencies such as the National Science Foundation hire students as research assistants.
Faculty members are readily available for discussion outside of classes.
They work with students, academically involve them in research, and provide advice and counseling. In recent years, students have published articles with faculty in major journals including the British Journal of Political Science and Political Research Quarterly. The application deadline is Feb. 15 each year. Students receiving these awards can normally expect to pay in-state tuition rates. Research assistantships are available for students to work with faculty holding research grants.