The Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) Scholarships
PhD Degree
Deadline: 15 Feb 2016
Study in: Germany
Course starts October 2016
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.
How to apply
Scholarship Council Canada has electronic application center, fill in the form and upload your documents. Upon successful application submission, you will receive an acknowledgment and electronic payment receipt. Keep it safe as a reference and wait for the outcome. Scholarship Council Canada team will take care of your further process upon qualifying.
Official Scholarship Council Canada Website: https://apply.
