How to Apply for the Affiliated PhD Program
Call for Application
We are currently welcoming applications for our Affiliated PhD program until May 31, 2023.
Eligibility
Doctoral candidates who already work in third-party funded or professorial research projects in the social sciences at the University of Bremen or Constructor University may apply to BIGSSS for admission as "Affiliated fellows".
Their doctoral research projects should be related to one of BIGSSS' three Thematic Fields.
English language proficiency at the level of C1 is required.
General Information on Application - Please read carefully
If there is a current open call for applications, you should submit an application for the Affiliated PhD Program via email. Please refer to the call for applications to find information about application deadlines and program start dates.
You will find a list of what your application should include below.
Please submit applications in one single PDF file. You can download a free version of PDFCreator.
If you have any questions regarding the admissions process, please contact our Admissions Officer (admissions-officer@bigsss-bremen.de) after carefully reading the website.
Application Materials for Affiliated PhD Fellowships
For the detailed list of application materials with further guidelines please download the complete list of application material for an Affiliated PhD Fellowship at BIGSSS.
Online Admissions System
If you would like to apply for the BIGSSS Affiliated PhD Program, please read the admissions guidelines carefully and submit an application in one single PDF file via email to admissions-officer@bigsss-bremen.de.