Bielefeld University: Visiting Fellowships; History and Sociology 2947 views

Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology (BGHS) invites doctoral researchers from other countries to work at the School for 4 months to promote international scientific and cultural exchange.

Benefits:

• Visiting fellows will have the chance to use their stay at the BGHS to work intensively on their dissertation, visit degree programme courses and build contacts to the scientific community.
• Fellows receive a computer work station for the duration of their stipend.
• The grant consists of a EUR 1,200/month stipend; child allowance (if applicable).
• Travel fare may also be covered by the Graduate School.

Requirements:

• All Overseas (International) PhD researchers may apply who are matriculated in a doctoral programme abroad and whose dissertation is in the field of historical, sociological, social-anthropological or political science.
• German citizens may also apply if their higher education has been at foreign universities.

Application documents:

• Applications for summer term (1 April to 31 July) must be submitted through online application portal before 15 January.
• Following documents are also required:
• CV (max. 1,000 words)
• Covering letter (max. 600 words)
• Account of dissertation project (max. 2,000 words)
• Work schedule and timeframe for stay at the BGHS
• Recommendation Letter from supervisor or advisor
• Certificates and Grade transcripts (Master’s certificate).

Dates and deadlines:

15 January: Last date for applications

Beginning of February: Candidates are informed about the results of the application process

01 April: BGHS Visiting Fellowships starts

31 July: BGHS Visiting Fellowships end

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