6 PhD Scholarships, Heidelberg University, Germany (2018)

Starting in October 2018, the Graduate Programme for Transcultural Studies (GPTS) at Heidelberg University will grant up to six doctoral scholarships for three years.

The aim of the Cluster is to enhance the understanding of the multi-layered interactions between and within Asia and Europe – an area of great significance for academia as well as for contemporary society and politics.

The Cluster of Excellence “Asia and Europe in a Global Context: The Dynamics of Transculturality” at Heidelberg University is part of the Excellence Initiative by the German Federal and State Governments.

Application Requirements
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 four years of study at university level. Applicants who plan to graduate in the current academic year must provide a university transcript that clearly indicates the progress to degree.

Applicants must prove advanced language skills in English by providing a certificate confirming at least level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, e.g. a score of 100 in the Internet based TOEFL or a score of 7.0 in the IELTS. Other methods of proof may also be acceptable.

University and language certificates must be submitted in English, German, French or Italian. Documents in other languages may be submitted as certified translations into English or German.

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6 PhD Scholarships, Heidelberg University, Germany (2018)