BIGSSS Regular PhD and Postdoc program 7680 views

BIGSSS (Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences) offers admission regular PhD program in Thematic Field C & Postdoc program.

Requirements for regular PhD Program:

• Applicant must hold an excellent MA degree (or national equivalents like the German “Diplom” or “Magister”) in a discipline pertinent to BIGSSS’ Thematic Field C, (Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, or related social science disciplines like Law, Economics or Mass Communication).
• The degree must be completed by May 31 of the year of the program start.
• Applicant must be proficient in English language.

Requirements for Postdoc Program:

• Applicant must hold PhD in political science, sociology, psychology, or related social science disciplines within the last three years.
• The research project will be conducted in English-language so full professional proficiency in English is expected.
• Applicants need to have graduated prior to commencing their postdoctoral stay.

Application:

• Personal Information form (to be completed online)

For PhD program:

• CV, Preliminary Dissertation Proposal, Proposal Abstract (One-page), Statement of Purpose, Statement of Skills and Experience with Methods of Empirical Social Research, MA/BA/Diplom/Magister Certificates, University Grade Transcripts, Certification of English Proficiency (TOEFL, iELTS, CAE/CPE (Cambridge Exams) are accepted), 2 Recent Letters of Recommendation, GRE (Optional)

For Postdoc program:

• CV & Publication Record
• Career Statement & Research Plan
• Research/Publication Plan
• Two Samples of Publications (if available)
• MA/BA/Diplom/Magister Certificates
• University Grade Transcripts
• Certification of English Proficiency (optional)
• 2 Recent Letters of Recommendation (to be submitted by referees via the online admissions system)