Applications are invited for 9 Doctoral Scholarships at the Berlin Graduate School for Ancient Studies for the winter term 2018/19, starting on January 1st, 2019. International students are eligible to apply for this fellowship.

Course Level: Fellowships are available to pursue doctoral degree programme.

Eligible Nationalities: International students are eligible to apply for this fellowship.

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

Applicants must hold an outstanding Master’s degree, or equivalent degree. This call is open for individual proposals. Each fellowship will include a stipend of 1365 euros per month to be awarded for two years, with an option to extend the support for a third year, depending on the positive evaluation towards the end of the second year.

Method of Application: Candidates are asked to send their application including the documents listed below and referring to the application quoting reference number 2018-BerGSAS-EC-1 before April, 30th, 2018.

Required application documents (1 PDF, max. 10 MB):

  • Statement of purpose in applying to the PhD program (max. 3 pp)
  • Dissertation project synopsis (8-10 pp)
  • Working plan and schedule
  • Curriculum vitae (CV, resume)
  • Completed application form
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Copies of certificates of any academic degrees
  • Writing sample (15-20 pp)
  • Copies of certificates of English (C-1) and/or German (DSH-2) language skills.

Application Form

Scholarship Link

Scholarship Application Deadline: April 30, 2018