The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies of the University of Basel calls for applications for a one-year start-up grant of CHF 30,000 (duration: 1 April 2021 – 31 March 2022, in two installments, with evaluation), starting 1 April 2021. This grant is designed to make a contribution to the successful applicant's cost of living while he or she develops a PhD project in the area of literary studies.