BIGSSS GloWel (GSSP) Program for International Doctoral Researchers in Germany

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

0 $

Association

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Area

Central and Eastern Europe

Host Country

Germany

Deadline

01 Mar 2021

Study level

Doctoral Degree

Opportunity type

Scholarships , PhD

Opportunity funding

Partial funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

Award or Grant Description $$ 1.200 €/month (plus additional benefits)

In collaboration with German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences is now sponsoring two new positions named as Graduate School program (GSSP), “Global Inequality, the Middle Classes, and the Welfare State” (GloWel).

This programme will help students gain PhD level education at the university by covering a stipend from the DAAD of 1.200 €/month (plus additional benefits) for 48 months.

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Countries: All nationalities
Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD degree program available in the Graduate School program (GSSP), “Global Inequality, the Middle Classes, and the Welfare State” (GloWel)
Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
You have an excellent MA degree (or national equivalents) in Sociology, Political Science, Psychology or related social science disciplines, e.g. Law, Economics or Media Sciences.
You have an interest in pursuing a PhD in a structured PhD program and in actively engaging in the events and activities at an international graduate school.

Offered Benefits

Successful applicants will receive a PhD stipend from the DAAD of 1.200 €/month (plus additional benefits) for 48 months.

Application Process

How to Apply: Submit your application for a BIGSSS Regular PhD Fellowship in the GloWel program electronically after creating an account in the online admissions system.
Supporting Documents: Please make sure to submit all required application materials in your online application. You should follow the checklist of application materials for a BIGSSS Regular PhD Fellowship in the GloWel program:
Personal Information form (to be completed in the online admissions system)
Curriculum Vitae (free text – PDF)
Preliminary Dissertation Proposal (free text – PDF)
One-page Proposal Abstract (free text – PDF)
Statement of Purpose (free text – PDF)
Statement of Skills and Experience with Methods of Empirical Social Research (free text – PDF)
MA/BA/Diplom/Magister Certificates (scan – PDF)
University Grade Transcripts (scan – PDF)
Certification of English Proficiency (we accept TOEFL, IELTS, CAE/CPE (Cambridge Exams)) (scan – PDF)
Two Recent Letters of Recommendation
Admission Requirements: For taking part, applicants must have a master’s degree from a recognized university.
Language Requirement: You can apply if you are an international applicant proficient in the English language (speaking & writing).