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Humanities & Social Sciences

Berlin School of Economics PhD Program (BSE) *Einstein Doctoral Programme 2020*
Four different PhD tracks. Applications open in November; program starts in October the following year. Scholarship during qualification phase.


Berlin Graduate School for Global and Transregional Studies (BGTS)
Three-year full-time program starting in September. Applications open in December of the previous year.


Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS) *Einstein Doctoral Programme 2017 & 2023*
Five doctoral programs with different focuses. Advertised twice a year. Deadlines: September 30 (summer semester) / April 30 (winter semester).


Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies (BGSMCS) *Einstein Doctoral Programme 2018*
Advertised annually in September; starts in October the following year. 36-month doctoral scholarships available.


Berlin School of Mind and Brain *Einstein Doctoral Programme 2017*
Three-year full-time program starting each October. Applications open in December of the previous year.


DFG Research Training Group (GRK 2248): Global Intellectual History 
Call every three years for new candidates. Applications are due by September 15 and admission by April 1.


DFG International Research Training Group (iGRK 2445): Temporalities of Future in Latin America 
Program in Germany and Mexico. Call every three years for new candidates at IRTG Berlin/Potsdam.


DFG Research Training Group (GRK 2638): Normativity, Critique, Change 
Call every three years for new candidates.


Doctoral Program in Business Research
For applicants with confirmed PhD supervision. Applications accepted year-round.


Doctoral Studies Program History and Cultural Studies 
Advertised annually in the fall. Admits up to 10 doctoral students each winter semester.


Friedrich Schlegel Graduate School of Literary Studies (FSGS) *Einstein Doctoral Programme 2017 & 2022*
Advertised annually in the fall.


Graduate School of East Asian Studies (GEAS) 
Advertised annually. Admits up to 9 doctoral students each winter semester.


Graduate School of North American Studies (GSNAS) *Einstein Doctoral Programme 2018 
Advertised annually. Admits up to 10 doctoral students each winter semester. Scholarships available.


International Max Planck Research School on the Life Course (LIFE)
Advertised in the fall. Doctoral contract (TVöD 13, 65%) provided.


Latin American Studies from a Comparative and Transregional Perspective 
Applications twice a year: February 1 (summer semester) / August 1 (winter semester).

Successfully completed programs

DFG Cluster of Excellence (EXC 302): Graduate School Languages of Emotion

DFG Research Training Group (GRK 1012): Research on Organizational Paths

DFG International Research Training Group (iGRK 1369): InterArt

DFG Research Training Group (GRK 1458): Notational Iconicity

DFG International Research Training Group (GRK 1879): Human Rights under Pressue

DFG Research Unit (FOR 2229) Cinepoetics: Center for Advanced Film Studies

Graduate School of Global Politics

International Max Planck Research School for Moral Economies of Modern Societies

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