Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Humanities and Social Sciences from DAAD in Germany

The Heidelberg Graduate School for the Humanities and Social Sciences at Heidelberg University (HGGS), in cooperation with the DAAD Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP), invite applications for two Doctoral Scholarships. They are looking for highly motivated, excellent PhD candidates with a strong interest in interdisciplinary research.

The HGGS provides a structured, interdisciplinary three-year PhD programme in the Humanities and Social Sciences for the formation of excellent doctoral researchers. It fosters innovative, interdisciplinary research projects at Heidelberg University and offers its members a dynamic and collaborative research environment within a broad national and international network. HGGS members actively contribute to the exchange across the disciplines and benefit from a large selection of interdisciplinary seminars and expert courses in English and German.

Eligibility criteria:

1. Applicants must hold an M.A. or equivalent in one of the disciplines of the Humanities and Social Sciences with an above-average grade (at least 1.7, 5.5, B+, 2+, “magna cum laude”, or similar).
2. The transcript has to indicate at least four years of study at the university level.
3. Excellent knowledge of English or German, in addition to a further language, is expected.
4. Knowledge of German can be acquired or improved during the first year of the programme.
5. Applicants are expected to contact a potential supervisor at Heidelberg University in order to discuss their research plans and to obtain a supervision agreement.