The Graduate Programme for Transcultural Studies (GPTS) is part of the Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe in a Global Context: Shifting Asymmetries in Cultural Flows" at the University of Heidelberg. It offers a structured PhD programme within the interdisciplinary research environment of the Cluster. The programme's main location is the Karl Jaspers Centre (KJC), situated at the University of Heidelberg. PhD students will be trained by scholars working within the Cluster and will have access to a vibrant international scholarly community. The doctoral programme offers (a) an introduction to theories and methodologies of transcultural studies, (b) access to a well-equipped work environment supported by European and Asian institutions, (c) participation in the gathering of textual and nontextual source material, (d) support of PhD projects which are linked to the broad research fields pursued by the Cluster.
Application
The PhD programme addresses highly qualified applicants whose PhD-project fits in one of the Cluster's Research Areas. You find details about the Research Areas and respective Research Projects here. In addition applicants are encouraged to indicate to which of the newly established Research Projects their respective PhD proposal could possibly contribute. Scholarships range from 1000 to 1400 € per month depending on family allowance. Half of the scholarships are reserved for students from Asia. Applicants are required to have graduated at a Master level or its equivalents by the time of their application. Applicants must hold an above-average university degree (B+ or better; magna cum laude; grades: 2+ better or 1,7 equivalent).
Application Round 2009/2010
The online application process for 16 new PhD scholarships for 2009/2010 has now opened! In addition we offer 3 short-term post-doctoral scholarships for 2009. Click here to register and submit an application.Deadline for Application is May 1st 2009.
Source: University of Heidelberg Graduate Programme
