Applications
are invited for six-month doctoral scholarships available for
international graduate students in the area of history, sociology, anthropology
or political science at Bielefeld Graduate School.
are invited for six-month doctoral scholarships available for
international graduate students in the area of history, sociology, anthropology
or political science at Bielefeld Graduate School.
The
overreaching aim of establishing the Bielefeld University was to transform the
public higher education to improve quality and efficiency of teaching and
learning, creating a world-class higher learning institution.
overreaching aim of establishing the Bielefeld University was to transform the
public higher education to improve quality and efficiency of teaching and
learning, creating a world-class higher learning institution.
Bielefeld
University was founded in 1969 with an explicit research assignment and a
mission to provide high-quality research-oriented teaching. Today it
encompasses 13 faculties covering a broad spectrum of disciplines in
the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and technology.
University was founded in 1969 with an explicit research assignment and a
mission to provide high-quality research-oriented teaching. Today it
encompasses 13 faculties covering a broad spectrum of disciplines in
the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and technology.
Course
Level:
Scholarships are available for pursuing
Level:
Scholarships are available for pursuing
doctoral degree at Bielefeld University
in Germany
Study
Subject:
Scholarships are awarded in the field of history, sociology, anthropology or political science.
Subject:
Scholarships are awarded in the field of history, sociology, anthropology or political science.
Scholarship
Award:
The scholarships will be awarded for the Summer Term of each year (1 April
until 31 July) and include a stipend of EUR 1,200 per month. This amount will
be supplemented by an allowance for children if applicable. Upon application,
travel costs can also be covered by the Graduate School. Moreover, the BGHS
will offer a study programme tailored to the particular needs of international
MA graduates. Scholarship holders will participate in workshops on German
academia as well as on writing a project description and will be supported
intensively in finding a funding for their research project. Frequent exchange
with peer researchers, BGHS staff, and professors facilitates guidance and
support during these four months. Scholarship holders will also take part in a
German or English class at PunktUm.
Award:
The scholarships will be awarded for the Summer Term of each year (1 April
until 31 July) and include a stipend of EUR 1,200 per month. This amount will
be supplemented by an allowance for children if applicable. Upon application,
travel costs can also be covered by the Graduate School. Moreover, the BGHS
will offer a study programme tailored to the particular needs of international
MA graduates. Scholarship holders will participate in workshops on German
academia as well as on writing a project description and will be supported
intensively in finding a funding for their research project. Frequent exchange
with peer researchers, BGHS staff, and professors facilitates guidance and
support during these four months. Scholarship holders will also take part in a
German or English class at PunktUm.
Scholarship
can be taken in Germany
can be taken in Germany
Eligibility: The following
criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:
criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:
Applicants
should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in sociology, history, political
science, social anthropology or gender studies; applications from related
disciplines are welcome. We strongly encourage women to apply. Graduates from
abroad who wish to pursue a doctoral degree in history, sociology, anthropology
or political science may apply for a start-up scholarship. We welcome
applications from pre-doctoral researchers. Applicants should speak either
German or English fluently. Neither German nationals nor foreigners with a
tertiary education from a German university may apply (Bildungsinländer/innen).
The start-up scholarships are meant to further networking with scientists at
the BGHS, therefore no prolonged archival or research trips should take place
during this period.
By the end of their stay the candidates present their developed projects to the
BGHS community and submit a final report.
To ensure that your project fits with the BGHS profile, you should take a close
look at the Areas of research covered by the BGHS. Your
project should be relatable to those areas.
should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in sociology, history, political
science, social anthropology or gender studies; applications from related
disciplines are welcome. We strongly encourage women to apply. Graduates from
abroad who wish to pursue a doctoral degree in history, sociology, anthropology
or political science may apply for a start-up scholarship. We welcome
applications from pre-doctoral researchers. Applicants should speak either
German or English fluently. Neither German nationals nor foreigners with a
tertiary education from a German university may apply (Bildungsinländer/innen).
The start-up scholarships are meant to further networking with scientists at
the BGHS, therefore no prolonged archival or research trips should take place
during this period.
By the end of their stay the candidates present their developed projects to the
BGHS community and submit a final report.
To ensure that your project fits with the BGHS profile, you should take a close
look at the Areas of research covered by the BGHS. Your
project should be relatable to those areas.
Nationality: International
applicants (Non-German) can apply for these doctoral scholarships.
applicants (Non-German) can apply for these doctoral scholarships.
College
Admission Requirement
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in
sociology, history, political science, social anthropology or gender studies;
applications from related disciplines are welcome.
Requirements: Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in
sociology, history, political science, social anthropology or gender studies;
applications from related disciplines are welcome.
English
language Requirements: Applicants should speak either German or English
fluently.
language Requirements: Applicants should speak either German or English
fluently.
How
to Apply: The
mode of application is online. Please submit the following documents:
to Apply: The
mode of application is online. Please submit the following documents:
- Covering
letter (600 words max.) - Curriculum
Vitae (1,000 words max.) - Summary
of your MA thesis (600 words max.) - Project
description (800 words max.) - Letter
of recommendation from your supervisor/advisor at your university (If
preferred, your supervisor/advisor can send the letter directly to the
BGHS: application-bghs-at-uni-bielefeld.de) - University
and college certificates and transcripts (Master’s certificate or a
statement from your examination office that you have successfully
completed your Master’s studies. All your grades, including the grade for
your Master’s thesis, must be displayed in this statement). Please enclose
a certified translation if certificates are not written in English or
German.
Application
Deadline:
Applications should be submitted until January 15, 2018.
Deadline:
Applications should be submitted until January 15, 2018.
