Last Date: 11-01-13
The BGHS awards six-month start-up scholarships to international MA graduates who would like to pursue a doctoral degree in history, sociology, anthropology, or political science. Recipients receive the opportunity to prepare a convincing proposal for a dissertation project. Successful candidates may subsequently apply for a doctoral scholarship, for employment or for a doctoral degree programme at the BGHS or elsewhere.
Scholarship Value:
The grant consists of a stipend of 1,200 euro per month.This amount will be supplemented by an allowance for children if applicable.Upon application, travel costs can also be covered by the Graduate School.Eligibility :
Graduates from abroad who wish to pursue a doctoral degree in History, Sociology, Anthropology, or Political Science may apply for a start-up scholarship.They also welcome applications from pre-doctoral researchers.Applicants should speak either German or English.Application Procedure:
Please submit the following documents:
Letter of intent with a description of your interest in a start-up scholarship at the BGHS. Please include the areas of research that interest you and one professor with whom you would like to build a relationship (400 words max.). The letter of intent should also state where you learned German or English and how long you studied the language.Curriculum vitaeSummary of your MA thesis (700 words max.)Research proposal in the field of history, sociology, anthropology, or political science (700 words max.)Letter of recommendation from your supervisor/advisor at your universityMaster’s certificate or a statement from your examination office that you have successfully completed your Master?s studies. All your grades, including the grade for your Master?s thesis, must be displayed in this statement.All application documents should be either in German or in English. Please email them as one PDF file to application-bghs@uni-bielefeld.de with the subject heading “Start-up Scholarships” . The letter of recommendation can be mailed separately to the Graduate School. If you have any questions, feel free to ask Levke Harders at the email address above.
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