GSSP – BAGSS: DAAD Scholarships for PHD 3497 views

GSSP – BAGSS – DAAD Scholarships for PHD: Regular Membership – DAAD Scholarships: The DAAD presented the Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGGS) with the opportunity to nominate and host up to four international PhD students in 2017 and 2018 (two students a year). These DAAD scholarships are being awarded in the frame of the “DAAD Graduate School Scholarship Programme” (GSSP).

Overview

GSSP – BAGSS: A DAAD scholarship can be awarded for up to three years. The scholarships are initially granted for one year, an extension of the grant period will depend on positive evaluation of the progress made in the past year.

The DAAD scholarship comprises:

1. a monthly scholarship rate of 1,000 EUR
2. a travel allowance depending on the country of origin
3. a combined health, accident and liability insurance
4. a study and research allowance of 460 EUR per year
5. a rent and/or family allowance if applicable

Application Procedure: In order to be considered for the Scholarship, your application must include the following documents:

• Complete CV.
• A cover letter that demonstrates your acquaintance with our program and your qualifications in your subject area.
• An abstract of your research proposal (see below #4) of at most 1 page.
• Research proposal of the planned dissertation project (only one research proposal) on at most five pages (font Arial, size 11, 1.5 line spacing).
• Scans of the transcripts and certificates.
• Proof of English language proficiency tests: Please attach a copy of one of the following official test results: IELTS (minimum band score of 7), TOEFL (minimum score of 95 ibt), CAE (pass), Unicert III (pass
• Please include also a short self-written statement about your knowledge of German. While the program is conducted entirely in English, willingness to learn German or improve existing German language skills is expected.
• A concise statement on your knowledge of social science research methods. This short, self-written description (not more than half a page, font Arial, size 11, 1.5 line spacing) should contain information on your methodological training or practical experience in applying methods.
• Two (02) letters of recommendation. These letters should be sent to us via post in a sealed envelope. (Note: Please do not include the letters of recommendation in your application file. The letters have to be sealed by your recommenders before they are handed to you.)Your recommenders should send the letter to this address:University of Bamberg
  Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences
  Feldkirchenstr. 21
  96052 Bamberg
  Germany

Deadline: Applications for the scholarship year April 2018 – March 2019 are accepted from  31 October 2019 until 15 February 2020.