International PhD Fellowships, Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences, Germany

International PhD Fellowships, Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences, Germany


Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) invites applications for Ph.D. its program. The program will begin on September 1, 2012.

Successful applicants for the Ph.D. and Post-doc scholarship to pursue a topic in one of five BIGSSS 'Thematic Fields:

Global integration
Integration and Diversity in the New Europe
Social Integration and the Welfare State
Attitude Formation, Value Change and Intercultural Communication
Life-Course and Lifespan Dynamics

All associates are expected to choose Bremen as their residence.

Financial Support:
BIGSSS offers 15 Ph.D. allowance of 1250 Euro / month for 36 months, depending on the successful completion of each year. To support Ph.D. his colleagues in achieving early scientific independence, also provided funding to conduct, present and publish research. There is no separate funding applications, as all admitted applicants receive a stipend.

Admission Requirements:

A very good MA degree (or equivalent such as the national German "Diplom" or "Master") in a related discipline with at least one of five BIGSSS 'Thematic area (see above), namely Political Science (including related degree programs in the study European or International Relations), Sociology, Psychology, Law, Economics or Mass Communication. Level must be completed by the end of July the year of application, which means you can apply before you after a MA.
English language proficiency as described in the application materials below.
Besides offering two scholarships BIGSSS Preparation for BA Graduates particularly talented.

Diversity and Anti Discrimination
BIGSSS believe that the background and ideas that are important for academic excellence. Therefore, BIGSSS welcome and promote diversity and ensure equal opportunities and inclusion for all members regardless of ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age or (dis-) ability.

Application Deadline
The application period for fall semester 2012 will begin in mid-December 2011 and goes until March 15, 2012. The time limit refers to the date of receipt of application. All letters of recommendation must also be reached by March 15, 2012 BIGSSS.

For more information, please visit the official website: www.bigsss-bremen.de