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Saturday, July 14, 2012

Phd Scholarships at University of Erfurt, Germany



Background:
The University of Erfurt offers structured PhD programmes in several fields of research. Participants are given the opportunity to work in an outstanding research environment. They profit from an innovative conception of mutual team support and an intensive mentoring programme. With their research they will be integrated into cross-disciplinary research teams. Furthermore you will find an excellent library on the campus on the outskirts of the historic old town.

Call for PhD Scholarships 2012

Commencing October 1st, 2012 the University of Erfurt will be awarding Scholarships in the following categories:
PhD programmes of the following research teams and generall research programmes:
  1. Communication and Digital Media
  2. Literary Studies “Forum Texts. Signs. Media”
  3. School and curriculum development
  4. Language competence and proficiency
  5. Knowledge acquisition over the lifespan
  6. Historiography of Religion
  7. Political Practices and Orders
In addition to that, the University of Erfurt will award scholarships
  1. for projects building on the collections of the Forschungszentrum Gotha
  2. for graduate students with an advanced teaching degree,
  3. for outstanding individual PhD projects in the humanities and social sciences. 
The University of Erfurt is a family-friendly institution and is committed to equal opportunity within employment and research. Women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply for our graduate programmes and funding.
Applicants for Scholarships must hold a Master’s or equivalent degree with high marks in one of the relevant core areas. Scholarships for PhD candidates are € 1,100 per month and run for a period of up to 3 years. Material and travel expenditures can be reimbursed. In Erfurt, each scholar will have his or her own workplace. Scholars are requested to reside in Erfurt for the duration of their scholarship. Participation in seminars of the respective graduate school or the mentoring research teams is mandatory.
You will find additional information here:

Application
PhD Programmes

Deadline for applications is July 15th, 2012.

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