Bamberg
Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS) offers PhD Positions in Social
Sciences in Germany, 2013/14
Study
Subject(s):
Study subject is social sciences.
Course Level:
This scholarship is available for pursuing doctoral degree level.
Scholarship
Provider: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
Scholarship can
be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:-We are inviting
applications from highly qualified graduates from the fields of Sociology,
Psychology, Educational Science, Political Science, Economics, Demography, and
Statistics.
-Qualified graduates of related subjects with a strong Social Science
background are also encouraged to apply.
-Candidates must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the
aforementioned subjects or be very close to completion.
-Successful applicants will be required to take up their residence in Bamberg,
a city noted for its very high quality of life.
Scholarship
Open for Students of Following Countries: The International students can apply for this
scholarship.
Scholarship
Description:
These positions are available from April 1st 2013 for three years (subject to
satisfactory progress reviews after 12 and 24 months). BAGSS is funded by the
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) as part of the German Excellence
Initiative from November 2012 until October 2017. Research at the Graduate
School.
Number of
awards offered: 6
doctoral scholarships are available.
Duration of
award(s):
It is offered for three years.
What does it
cover? Remuneration
for the doctoral positions is based on Grade E 13 TV-L (50%) of the German
Public Service Salary Scale. There is a teaching obligation of two hours per
week for one semester. Holders of the doctoral scholarships receive a basic
monthly stipend of 1,365 Euro, plus family allowances and child-care expenses
in accordance with DFG guidelines where applicable.
Scholarship
Application Deadline:
Do submit your applications till 19 December, 2012.
