University of Freiburg 2021 PhD Research Scholarships for International Researchers

The Research Training Group 2571 “Empires: Dynamic Change, Temporality and Post-Imperial Orders” funded by the German Research Council (DFG) invites applications for: 4 * three-year PhD Positions.

The Research Training Group (RTG), comprising the historical disciplines of Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern, Modern and Contemporary, Eastern European and Eastern Asian History and the disciplines of Sociology, Political Science, Romance Studies and English Literary Studies as well as (via the EUCOR network) Islamic Studies, investigates imperial transformations leading up to the emergence of post-imperial orders with a focus on the effects, adaptations and medial reflections of imperial temporal orders.

Dissertations are expected to focus on three main lines of research: the transformation and temporalities of imperial a) spaces, b) economies, and c) institutions and normative structures.

For further information on the RTG please visit: www.grk2571.uni-freiburg.de.

The RTG is committed to support gender, ethnic and cultural diversity and strongly encourages international applicants.

• Table of Content
• About University of Freiburg
• University of Freiburg PhD Research Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of University of Freiburg PhD Research Scholarships
• Requirements for University of Freiburg PhD Research Scholarships Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Freiburg

In 2007 the University of Freiburg became one of nine top universities in Germany to be honored in the Excellence Initiative for their research. The University of Freiburg was among the winners of the nationwide “Excellent Teaching” competition in 2009. Organized by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs and the Stifterverband for German Science and Research, the competition recognizes innovative instructional concepts. The State Teaching Award, conferred yearly for already implemented instructional concepts at higher education in... continue reading

University of Freiburg PhD Research Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of University of Freiburg PhD Research Scholarships

• a structured study program that supports individual research and prepares doctoral candidates for an academic career and other related professional fields
• intensive professional and interdisciplinary exchange
• opportunities for international academic networking and career advancement
• continuous supervision by two professorial members of the RTG
• funding for up to six months abroad at a research institute (https://www.grk2571.uni-freiburg.de/partners) cooperating with our program, as well as travel costs for attending conferences in Germany and abroad

Requirements for University of Freiburg PhD Research Scholarships Qualification

• excellent Master’s degree or equivalent, preferably in a field of study relevant to the Research Training Group
• willingness to complete a dissertation on a topic that is applicable to the research focus of the Research Training Group
• members are required to participate in the structured study program and in the events and activities of the Research Group
• with the exception of research stays abroad, the PhD candidates are required to take residence in Freiburg for the duration of the program
• the doctorates are carried out at the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg

Documents Required for Application

Please submit the following documents (in English or German):

• letter of motivation (1-2 pages)
• CV
• copy(s) of the university certificate(s) including a transcript of records
• outline of the proposed research project (7-10 pages) including an abstract describing the topic (1 page), working title, state of the art, main research questions, theoretical approaches and methodology, and a time schedule
• names of two academic referees whom we may contact regarding the scientific qualification, personal suitability and quality of the application and the project

Application Deadline

How to Apply

The positions are in accordance with the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Law (WissZeitVG) and they are to be filled on a fixed-term basis for the duration of the doctoral process, initially for a period of up to 3 years. An extension for the successful completion of the doctorate is possible within the time limits of the WissZeitVG.The salary will be determined in accordance with TV-L E13.

We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here.

For more details, visit University of Freiburg website.