GRANT- Graduate School Asia and Africa, Martin Luther Univ., Germany
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The Graduate School Asia and Africa in World Reference Systems (Martin
Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany) announces new grants for
PhD students.
6 PhD grants are available, beginning Oct 1, 2007. As a rule, grants
are for two years. Extensions are possible (twice for six months each,
maximum duration thus is three years).
The Graduate School "Asia and Africa in World Reference Systems"
offers grants for PhD students and also for junior researchers on the
post-doc level. For the time being, PhD grants are at EUR 900/month
and post-doc grants at EUR 1800/month. For applicants outside the
Shengen area, the School offers help in obtaining visa. Travel
expenses (to Germany in order to take up work here) can be covered.
Applications
Who can apply?
PhD students must hold a MA degree or equivalent in one of the
relevant disciplines: Arabic and/or Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies,
South Asian Studies, Japanese Studies, or Philosophy, History,
Political Science, Sociology, Social Anthropology, Religious Studies,
Linguistics, Literary Studies, Divinity, with a thesis written on a
subject relevant for Africa or Asia, or related disciplines,
equivalent to the German MA, entitling the holder to take up PhD
studies in Germany. In order to actively participate in GSAA pursuits,
continous presence of the students is required in Halle. GSAA strongly
encourages applications from Asian and African countries.
Applications must include the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Copy of MA certificate
- Transcript of Records (if available)
- CV
- Outline of a research proposal together with working schedule
(3.000-5.000 words). This proposal should relate to the general topic
"Asia and Africa in World Reference Systems" and must also include
details of the progress of research up to application (if any).
- Letter of recommendation written by an academic supervisor from the
previous university
- Declaration from one of the professors taking part in the GSAA(see
the list) or another professor from the University of Halle, stating
that she or he is willing to act as supervisor of the PhD research
- From non-native speakers some proof of adequate knowledge of
English.Post-doc researchers must send in a copy of the PhD diploma,
but need not procure the declaration by a supervisor. The CV must
include a list of publications. Please send offprints on request only.
What does the GSAA offer?
The Graduate School Asia and Africa in World Systems of Reference offers
- trans-disciplinary seminars on various subjects
- presentations and talks by visiting scholars
- workshops for the training of key skills
- a framework for discussing dissertation projects and post-doc research
Besides the grants, the GSAA can also contribute to field work
expenses (if applicable).The GSAA program is directed not only at the
GSAA grantees; a varying number of other PhD students and junior
researchers are continuously taking part in it.The working language of
the GSAA is English; but students are requested to acquire a working
knowledge of German (for everyday communication as well as reading
skills in scholarly literature). German language teaching is available
at Halle.
What does the GSAA expect from participating PhD students and post-docs?
- We expect a sustained effort in the PhD or post-doc work, together with
- a willingness to take part actively in the GSAA schooling program.
This involves giving presentations and papers at the
trans-disciplinary seminars and other occasions and engagement in one
of the thematically focused sections of the School, as well as other formats
- a general interest in methodological and epistemological enquiries
- in addition, post-docs are asked to cooperate in preparing
trans-disciplinary seminars and to inspire debates in the various GSAA
contexts.
Graduation (PhD) takes place according to the regulations of the
corresponding faculty.
Please send applications (by post) until May 31, 2007 to
GSAA
Dr. Hagen Findeis
Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
D-06099 Halle
Germany
hagen.findeis@gsaa.uni-halle.de
For further information, please contact
GSAA
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Paul
Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
D-06099 Halle
Germany
juergen.paul@orientphil.uni-halle.de
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