Heidelberg Graduate School for Humanities and Social Sciences, Germany is offering Doctoral Scholarships for PhD students who have a strong interest in interdisciplinary research.

Scholarship Description:

Heidelberg Graduate School for Humanities and Social Sciences Doctoral Scholarships 2014: Heidelberg Graduate School for Humanities and Social Sciences, Germany is offering Doctoral Scholarships for PhD students who have a strong interest in interdisciplinary research.

How to apply:

Candidates need to apply online. Click here for further information. http://www.hggs.uni-heidelberg.de/bewerbung-eng.html

Eligibility :

The Heidelberg University Doctoral Scholarship 2014 eligibility criteria are: * Applicants must hold an M.A. or equivalent in one of the disciplines of the Humanities or Social Sciences with an above-average grade. * Applicants must send a transcript that indicates at least four years of study at the university level. * Applicants must have an excellent knowledge of English or German, along with another language. * Applicants can acquire or improve their knowledge of German during the first year of the programme. * Applicants must contact a potential supervisor in Heidelberg in order to discuss their research plans and to obtain the supervision agreement. * Successful candidates must present their projects to the Heidelberg University Doctoral Scholarship 2014 Selection Committee at an interview which is conducted either in Heidelberg or via Skype in mid-May 2014.

Number of awards available:

6th

Value of the award:

€ 1.110 per month for the duration of two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension

Application Deadline: 15 March 2014