The Graduate Programme for Transcultural Studies (GPTS) of the Cluster of Excellence “Asia and Europe in a Global Context” is offering up to four doctoral scholarships, starting in October 2015. Applicants must hold an M.A. or equivalent in a discipline of the humanities or social sciences with an above-average grade and must propose a research project with a strong affiliation to the research framework of the Cluster.

In line with the Cluster’s research profile, the programme focuses on the dynamics of cultural exchange processes between and within Asia and Europe. The Graduate Programme offers a monthly scholarship of 1200 Euro. The applications deadline is March 15, 2015.

Brief Description

• Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the field of transcultural studies.
• Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing a doctoral programme at Heidelberg University.
• Scholarship Provider: The Cluster of Excellence “Asia and Europe in a Global Context” at Heidelberg University (a part of the Excellence Initiative by the German Federal and State Governments)
• A number of awards: There are up to four doctoral scholarships. Half of the scholarships are reserved for young scholars from Asia.
• Duration of award(s): Scholarships are awarded for up to three years.
• Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility:

Applicants must hold an M.A. or equivalent in a discipline of the humanities or social sciences with an above-average grade and must propose a research project with a strong affiliation to the research framework of the Cluster.

Scholarship Open for International Students:  European (Europe- Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City and Russia) and Asian (Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, North Korea,  South Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Philippines, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Yemen) students can apply for these doctoral scholarships.

What does it cover? The Graduate Programme offers a monthly scholarship of 1200 Euro.

How to Apply:

Applications are accepted exclusively via the Online Application System.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The last date to apply is March 15, 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application