Deadline- March 15, 2013
Applications are invited from European and Asian applicants to pursue eight doctoral scholarships offered by Graduate Programme for Transcultural Studies (GPTS).
The doctoral programme offers
- an introduction to theories and methodologies of transcultural studies
- access to a well-equipped work environment supported by European and Asian institutions
- participation in the gathering of textual and non-textual source material
- support of doctoral projects which are linked to the broad research fields pursued by the Cluster
The Cluster challenges the master narrative of asymmetrical Western domination along with its historical explanation, its methodology, and the resulting structures of the humanities and social sciences. Involving Asian, European, and global perspectives, the GPTS offers an excellent working environment for young scholars who wish to be integrated into cooperative research on problems of high complexity, both in terms of subject matter and methodology.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Applicants must hold an M.A. or equivalent in a discipline of the humanities or social sciences with an above-average grade (at least 1.7, B+, 2+, “magna cum laude”, or equivalent).
- The degree has to reflect at least five years of study at university level. Applicants who plan to graduate in 2013 must provide a university transcript that clearly indicates the progress to degree.
- Documents should be submitted in English, German, French or Italian. Documents in other languages should be submitted as certified translations into English or German.
How to apply?
- Applicants have to register and log into the Online Application System of the GPTS. Further guidelines will be available after login. Through the system applicants are required to provide proof of their M.A. (or equivalent) with a transcript of courses and grades (NOTE: If the degree is still pending, applicants have to provide a detailed transcript of courses, indicating the progress to degree)-
- two referees for recommendation
- an abstract of the proposed doctoral project with a working plan
- a letter of intention
- proof of language skills
- further information about their education, work experience and other skills
- possible supervisor from the Cluster.
- The proposed doctoral project must have clear connections to the general research framework of the Cluster. Suitable supervisors may be found amongst the five Professorships and senior researchers involved in the projects of the Cluster.
- After an initial evaluation and selection, applicants will be asked to contact suitable supervisors at the Cluster to discuss their proposed projects.
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