Ph.D. Scholarships in American Studies, Heidelberg
Ph.D. Scholarships in American Studies, Heidelberg
The Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA) has two scholarships available for candidates accepted into its Ph.D. in American Studies program.
– 1 BASF Dissertation Scholarship
– 1 Scholarship in the graduate program (Promotionskolleg) funded by the state of Baden-Württemberg
The HCA is a central academic institution of the University of Heidelberg, encouraging higher education, promoting advanced research, and facilitating public debate. Ten disciplines provide the institutional framework of the HCA, manifesting a concentration of interdisciplinary expertise about the United States that is unique in Europe. These disciplines are American literature, economics, geography, history, law, musicology, philosophy, political science, religious studies, and sociology.
The Program: The Ph.D. in American Studies is a three-year structured graduate program conducted in the English language. Required classes include method and theory, academic writing, and presentation and media skills. Throughout the three year period, students are required to attend the program’s Ph.D. colloquium. Regular progress reports and orientation talks with advisors are an integral part of the program.
Upon completing the program, the candidate will be awarded the academic title of Dr. phil or Ph.D.
Eligibility: Candidates must apply and be accepted to the three-year Ph.D. program at the HCA. To be eligible for the Ph.D. program, candidates must have completed their M.A. degree.
The scholarships will be awarded based on the academic ranking of all applicants to the program. The ranking is generated based on academic achievement, which is judged by a panel of academics of the University of Heidelberg and the HCA.
Provisions: The BASF Dissertation Scholarship, funded by the BASF AG, consists of a monthly stipend of € 1,000. The Scholarship in the graduate program funded by the state of Baden-Württemberg consists of a monthly stipend of € 820. It also allows an annual average of € 410 for travel und research expenses. Both scholarships are awarded for a maximum of 36 months, subject to the successful completion of annual reviews.
The Jolanta and Soheyl Ghaemian Travel Fund: Ph.D. students pursuing research related to the United States at the University of Heidelberg are entitled to apply for grants from the Jolanta and Soheyl Ghaemian Travel Fund. Established by the Ghaemian Foundation as part of its commitment to promote arts and sciences in Heidelberg, the Fund is meant to facilitate research and scholarly exchange in the field of American Studies by providing grants for travel to a library, archive or academic conference. The Fund is able to make annual allocations up to a total amount of € 15,000. It is administered by the HCA.
Application Requirements: To apply for the Ph.D. in American Studies, please submit the following materials to the HCA by February 15, 2008:
• Completed application form
• Curriculum Vitae
• Notarized copy of secondary school diploma
• Notarized copies of university level degrees (bachelor’s, master’s, etc.)
• Proof of English competency (if not a native speaker)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Letter of intent from a professor at the University of Heidelberg stating the professor’s willingness to supervise the project
• Exposé of the project (not to exceed 15 pages, 1.5 spacing, font size 12)
For more information and application forms see our website at www.hca.uni-heidelberg.de or e-mail us at phd@hca.uni-heidelberg.de
Scholarship
Scholarship Search
Important: Scholarship-Positions.com is not responsible for the content of any external websites linked to or referenced on this site.
Browse Scholarships
- Africa Scholarships
- Australia Scholarships
- Austria Scholarships
- Belgium Scholarships
- Canada Scholarships
- China Scholarships
- Denmark Scholarships
- France Scholarships
Recent USA Scholarships
The AIA Society Outreach Grant Program at Archaeological Institute of America, 2012 USA The Archaeology of Portugal Fellowship for International Students at AIA, 2012 USA 2013 Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program, USA International Leaders in Education Program for Indian Teachers, 2013 USA 2012-2013 Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship and Thomas H. Miller Awards, USARecent UK Scholarships
Kingston University Undergraduate International Scholarships, 2012 UK Overseas Research Scholarship (ORS) for Non-EU Applicants at University of York, 2012 UK Scholarship for Overseas Students (SOS) at University of York, 2012 UK Kingston University International Postgraduate Scholarships, 2012 UK 2012 Donner Scholarship at University of Cambridge, UKRecent Germany Scholarships
CGS Interantional Scholarships for Doctoral Program at University of Cologne, 2012 Germany Max F. Perutz International PhD Programme in Chromosome Dynamics, 2012 Germany PhD Positions in NanoBioTechnology at Center for NanoScience LMU, 2012 Germany PhD in Life Sciences at The International Giessen Graduate School for the Life Sciences, Germany Germany Postgraduate Training Program – 2012 Cycle (PhD studies in Germany)Recent India Scholarships
Kingston University Postgraduate Scholarships for Indian Students, 2012 UK 2013 Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program, USA Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program for Indian, 2013 USA 2013 Fulbright-Nehru Senior Research Fellowships for Indians, USA 2013-2014 Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program for US and Indian Students, USA and IndiaWomen Scholarships
Sloan MSc Women’s Scholarship at London Business School, 2013 UK 2012-2013The Saint Paul College Club, Inc. AAUW Undergraduate Scholarship, USA 2012 L’Oréal Canada for Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowships, Canada 2012 Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship at American Statistical Association to Study in USA, Canada 2012 Women in Games Scholarship at Vancouver Film School, CanadaAfrica Scholarships
2012-2013 South Africa Investec Scholarship for MBA Students, UK 2012-2013 Mandela Magdalene College Scholarship for South Africa, UK 2012 Call for Proposals: Grant Awards for Global Environmental Change Research, Africa CARTA Call for Applications for PhD Fellowships 2012-2013, Africa Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund Research Fellowship, 2012 AfricaScholarship Blog
Useful Links
Search in Worldwide UniversitiesOxford Laboratory Technology
Search Courses in Indian Universities
IndiaJobs.co.in, India Jobs Employment, Recruitment, Careers, Interview
Teaching, Professor Jobs in India
GRE Prep and Free Courses