Brief description:
The Bremen
International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) invites
applications to its Ph.D. program. BIGSSS is an inter-university
institute of the University of Bremen and Jacobs University Bremen and
is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. The program provides
close supervision of dissertation work within a demand-tailored
education and research framework. Fellows are expected to choose Bremen
as their place of residence. BIGSSS is part of an international network
of highly acknowledged graduate programs. It supports doctoral fellows
in achieving early scientific independence and provides funds for the
conduct, presentation, and publishing of their research. The language of
instruction is English.
Host Institution(s):
University of Bremen, Jacobs University Bremen
Field(s) of study:
Successful applicants will pursue a topic in one of BIGSSS’ three Thematic Fields:
– Global Governance and Regional Integration
– Welfare State, Inequality, and Quality of Life
– Changing Lives in Changing Socio-Cultural Contexts
Number of Scholarships : 5
Target group:
Non-German students
are strongly encouraged to apply. BIGSSS strives to increase the share
of women in the university and hence also strongly encourages women to
apply. Disabled persons will be given preferential treatment in case of
otherwise equal qualification.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Ph.D. stipends of € 1300/month for 36 months, contingent on successful completion of each year
Eligibility:
BIGSSS seeks
candidates with strong academic abilities and a Master’s degree (or
equivalent) in political science, sociology, or psychology. Applicants
with a degree in related social science disciplines are also welcome.
Application instructions:
Applications must be submitted online under “Admissions” at www.bigsss-bremen.de until 15 February 2016.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Deadline: 15 Feb 2016
