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Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS)Advertisement of 2 Scholarships for Doctoral Studies (October 2025 - September 2029) in the Doctoral Program “Landscape Archaeology and Architecture”The Graduate School Scholarship Program (GSSP) of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is offering two (2) doctoralscholarships to earn a PhD within the framework of “Landscape Archaeology and Architecture” doctoral program of the BerGSAS.We welcome applicationsfrom highly qualified graduates from the fields of:Ancient Oriental StudiesClassical ArchaeologyEgyptology and Northeast African Archaeology with a focus on Landscape ArchaeologyNear Eastern ArchaeologyPrehistoric ArchaeologyApplicants must hold an outstanding master's degree (MA, MSt, or MSc) or equivalent in one of the aforementioned disciplines or in a neighbouring field or be very close to completion.Objectives of the doctoral program “Landscape Archaeology and Architecture”The focus of the doctoral program "Landscape Archaeology and Architecture" https://www.berliner-antike-kolleg.org/en/bergsas/programme/laa/index.html is not on the archaeology of specific regions, or spaces, but rather on the spectrum of methods and research strategies applied in the study of landscape archaeology and architectural history. We encourage candidates whose doctoral projects would fit within this broad framework to submit their applications. We welcome projects that deal with the intertwining of landscape and economy, or focus on cultural anthropology and social archaeology.Who can apply?The call is open ONLY to applicants who are not German citizensApplicants must not have completed a PhD previouslyThe MA degree must not have been completed before March 1, 2019Applicants must not have resided in Germany continuously before December 1, 2023Duration of the scholarship and fundingThe doctoral scholarship is available from October 2025 (winter semester 2025/26) for four years, subject to a satisfactory annual progress review. In accordance with DAAD guidelines, the scholarship holders receive a stipend of 1,300 Euros a month, a travel allowance, payments towards health, accident and liability insurance cover, allowances for study and research (and, where applicable, rent and family allowances) as well as financial support for a pre-sessional German language course. Plus, material resources and supervision allowance of 1,000 Euros per year, administered by the BerGSAS.Application processApplications must be submitted via the BerGSAS portal by
November 1, 2024
at 00:00 CEWT, quoting the reference
2025-LAA-BerGSAS-GSSP . Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.The application procedure takes place in two stages:1 st stagePlease register at application.berliner-antike-kolleg.org/bergsas
After you have created a personal account, you can begin to fill in the application form and you can upload your documents. It is possible to save the application form temporarily and continue with the data entry at a later date. Applications must be submitted by November 1, 2024 at 00:00 CEWT. BerGSAS will invite shortlisted candidates to an online interview within two months of the application deadline.2 nd stageBerGSAS will nominate the candidates selected to the DAAD. The DAAD will make the final decision and will inform you. Please note that admission to doctoral studies and the receipt of a scholarship is subject to assessment by the host university (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, or Freie Universität Berlin) and by the DAAD.If registered at BerGSAS application portal (https://application.berliner-antike-kolleg.org/bergsas ), you will find at the bottom of the form the list of the required documents. This includes among other things copies of various documents (which do not have to be officially certified!).Certificate of a language examination in English e.g, IELTS Academic or TOEFL, at least B2 level. Please note: At the Freie Universität, a C1 certificate is required for admission to doctoral studies.Certificates of any academic degree (B.A. and M.A.) or advanced qualifications indicating grades and explaining the grading system of your home university.Two letters of referenceTwo letters of reference from university professors are required,
one of which must be from a professor at your home university ! These letters are confidential documents and should be sent as a PDF file by the university professors directly to: regina.attula@berliner-antike-kolleg.orgIt is mandatory that the professors use the DAAD template , which can be downloaded here:The deadline for your application is November 1, 2024 at 00:00 CEWT. The selection committee will not consider incomplete or late applications.For further inquiries please contact the coordinator of the doctoral program:
Dr. Regina Attula, regina.attula@berliner-antike-kolleg.org
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