Newsletter 021/2009
Graduate Programme for Transcultural Studies at the Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe in a Global Context", Heidelberg University: 16 doctoral/PhD scholarships in transcultural studies
Application Deadline: May 1st, 2009
The Graduate Programme for Transcultural Studies (GPTS) is part of the
Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe in a Global Context: Shifting
Asymmetries in Cultural Flows" at the University of Heidelberg
(http://www.asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de/Plone). The objective of the
Cluster is to examine processes of cultural exchange with a strong
focus on interdisciplinary research. The Cluster challenges the master
narrative of asymmetrical Western domination along with its historical
explanation, its methodology and the resulting structures of humanities
and social science research. Beginning in the winter semester 2009, the
GPTS will be offering within its doctoral program 16 doctoral/PhD scholarships in transcultural studies.
The GPTS is looking for applicants with an excellent academic
background interested in completing a doctoral degree at the University
of
Heidelberg. Applicants are required to have graduated at a Master level
or equivalent by the time of their application. They must hold an
above-average university degree (B+ or better; magna cum laude; grades:
2+ better or 1,7 equivalent). In case that the Master is to be finished
in 2009 but final results are not at hand before the deadline is over,
an official transcript of the state of art (including grades of the
single semesters) by the applicant’s University is accepted.
Scholarships are available from 2009 to both home/EU and overseas
students up to the age of thirty. They range from 1,000 to 1,400 EUR
per month, depending on family allowance. The scholarships are awarded
for two years with possibility of extension for a third year. Eight
scholarships are reserved for students from Asia.
The doctoral program addresses applicants whose PhD-project fits into
one of the Cluster’s 4 Research Areas, which are outlined on the
following page:
www.asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de/Plone/research/areas
Applications
must be submitted via the Cluster’s online application system. More
detailed information about the doctoral program as well as access to
the online registration system can be found at the following site:
www.asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de/Plone/graduate-programme
Contact:
Graduate Programme Manager
Dr. Martin Gieselmann
Karl Jaspers Centre
Voßstraße 2
Building 4400
D-69115 Heidelberg
Phone: +49-6221-54-4009
Fax: +49-6221-54-4012
E-Mail: gieselmann@asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de
