人类学领域的哲学博士在社会文化人类学，考古学，语言人类学和生物人类学这四个领域对学生进行培训，同时在更专业的领域提供培训。学生将进行独立研究，以准备成为一名实践的人类学家。该课程旨在培养智力创造力，有效的沟通技巧和严格的奖学金，重点是将人类学的理论和方法应用于当代社会问题的研究。强烈鼓励所有学生完成实习，以便与公众进行人类学的交流。进入该计划的学生可获得奖学金，并且可以利用GW与史密森尼学会和华盛顿特区的档案馆和决策机构的合作伙伴关系。所有博士候选人都必须完成能够证明自己进行原创研究的能力的论文。
Anthropology is the study of human difference and diversity in the present and the past. In its broad focus on humanity, anthropology brings together the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. <br><br>GW anthropology is committed to integrating humanistic and scientific perspectives while pursuing advanced research of the highest quality. Our graduate programs in anthropology take advantage of the resources available in the nation's capital, including our 120-year-old relationship with the Smithsonian Institution. Our location places us in a prime position for studying and collaborating with refugee and immigrant communities, policymakers, nongovernmental organizations, the news media and numerous scientific and educational organizations.<br><br>The PhD program trains students in the four fields of sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistic anthropology, and biological anthropology while providing training in areas of more specialized interest. Students pursue independent research in preparation to become practicing anthropologists. The curriculum develops intellectual creativity, effective communication skills, and rigorous scholarship with a focus on applying anthropological theory and method to the study of contemporary social problems.<br><br>All students are strongly encouraged to complete an internship where they communicate anthropology to a general public. Students admitted to the program receive a fellowship and may take advantage of GW's partnerships with the Smithsonian Institution and Washington, D.C.'s archival collections and policy-making institutions. All PhD candidates must complete a dissertation that demonstrates their ability to do original research.<br><br>There are two separate PhD programs affiliated with the Anthropology department (Anthropology and Human Paleobiology), with separate admissions procedures. Please be sure that you are submitting your application to the correct program.