Giessen University's International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC),
funded by the German federal government’s Excellence Initiative, invites applications for one of up to 13 PhD scholarships for
a three-year, structured PhD-programme in the study of culture. With
its excellent research environment, a doctoral programme which is
tailored to the needs of PhD students and the intensive personal support
it provides, the Graduate Centre offers doctoral researchers optimum
conditions for their PhD-projects and custom-made preparation for the
time thereafter, both with regard to academic and non-academic careers.
The
PhD scholarship period starts on October 1, 2013 and includes a monthly
stipend of approximately €1,468 (plus family allowances when
applicable). Scholarships are offered for one year with the possibility
of two extensions, each of one year. The GCSC supports young researchers
with families; appointees with children under the age of twelve are
eligible for renewals of up to four years.
The GCSC expects scholarship holders to:
- Research a dissertation project that contributes to the GCSC’s research profile* and can be supervised at the Justus Liebig University
- Actively participate in one of the GCSC’s research areas* by initiating, coordinating and documenting collaborative research projects, such as conferences or publications
- Participate in the GCSC’s curriculum
The
GCSC offers a research-intensive environment and comprehensive
multi-tier supervision at all stages of a dissertation project through
e.g. interdisciplinary research colloquia and professional support in
preparing academic papers and conferences. The GCSC Teaching Centre
offers systematic qualification in HE teaching; opportunities to teach
at the BA level are available.
Eligibility
We invite
applications for contributing to the study of culture in various
historical contexts as well as those analysing contemporary phenomena.
An international research perspective i.e. international study
experience is an advantage. The GCSC encourages applications from
graduate students who have or expect to obtain a first or upper second
class honours M.A.-degree (or equivalent) in one of the GCSC’s academic
subjects* or in the arts/humanities, cultural studies, or the social
sciences. The GCSC’s working languages are German and English, and
applicants must be fluent in at least one of them; knowledge of both is
an advantage and should be acquired during the scholarship period.
The GCSC focuses its research within the following Research Areas*: Research Area 1: Cultural Memory Studies | Research Area 2: Cultural Narratologies | Research Area 3: Cultural Transformation and Performativity Studies | Research Area 4: Visual and Material Culture Studies | Research Area 5: Media and Multiliteracy Studies | Research Area 6: Cultural Identities | Research Area 7: Global Studies and Politics of Space | Research Area 8: Cultures of Knowledge, Research and Education.
In addition, the GCSC is currently establishing working groups organized around “emerging topics” that are expected to contribute to the research spectrum by establishing and strengthening links to neighbouring disciplines. Initial working group activities have bridged the study of culture with the fields of economics, ecology, life sciences and law.
The GCSC focuses its research within the following Research Areas*: Research Area 1: Cultural Memory Studies | Research Area 2: Cultural Narratologies | Research Area 3: Cultural Transformation and Performativity Studies | Research Area 4: Visual and Material Culture Studies | Research Area 5: Media and Multiliteracy Studies | Research Area 6: Cultural Identities | Research Area 7: Global Studies and Politics of Space | Research Area 8: Cultures of Knowledge, Research and Education.
In addition, the GCSC is currently establishing working groups organized around “emerging topics” that are expected to contribute to the research spectrum by establishing and strengthening links to neighbouring disciplines. Initial working group activities have bridged the study of culture with the fields of economics, ecology, life sciences and law.
Application Procedure and Deadline
The application deadline is March 1, 2013 (date of receipt). All applications (including an application form and further documents as stated on the GCSC-website) have to be submitted online.
Please find all information about the two-stage application procedure on the website at http://gcsc.uni-giessen.de/wps/pgn/home/GCSC_eng/doctoral_scholarships/
If you have any questions concerning your application, please contact us at gcsc-application@uni-giessen.de
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