Application deadline: May 21st, 2010 Beginning: Oct 1st, 2010

The Graduate School "Society and Culture in Motion" (SCM), Halle (Germany) announces the following openings: 8 grants for Ph.D. students (EUR 1050/month) for 24 months with the possibility of a 12 month extension.

Who can apply?

Potential Ph.D. students must hold a German M.A. degree or equivalent in one of the participating disciplines (listed below) or related disciplines, entitling the holder to take up Ph.D. studies in Germany. In order to fully participate in and take advantage of the GS SCM’s activities, continuous presence of the students in Halle is required. Applications must include the following documents:

* Cover letter
* Copy of M.A. certificate
* Transcript of Records (if available)
* CV
* Outline of a research proposal together with project timeline (3.000 - 5.000 words). This proposal should relate to the general topic "Society and Culture in Motion" as well as to the idea of "strangeness as a learning incentive". Furthermore, we ask that you include details of your research progress (if any) up to the time of application.
* Letter of recommendation written by an academic supervisor from the previous university.
* Proof of adequate knowledge of English (if a non-native speaker).

What does the GS SCM offer?

* Trans-disciplinary seminars and workshops on various subjects.
* Presentations and talks by visiting scholars.
* Workshops related to key skills training.
* A framework for discussing dissertation projects.
* In addition to the grants, the GS SCM offers additional financial support for grantees with children.
* The GS SCM can also contribute to field work expenses (if applicable). If this kind of support is required, then it should be stated and explained in the research proposal.

Mehr Infos unter:www.scm.uni-halle.de

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