BIGSSS GloWel (GSSP) Program for International Doctoral Researchers in Germany

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD degree program available in the Graduate School program (GSSP), “Global Inequality, the Middle Classes, and the Welfare State” (GloWel)
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• You have an excellent MA degree (or national equivalents) in Sociology, Political Science, Psychology or related social science disciplines, e.g. Law, Economics or Media Sciences.
• You have an interest in pursuing a PhD in a structured PhD program and in actively engaging in the events and activities at an international graduate school.

Offered Benefits

Successful applicants will receive a PhD stipend from the DAAD of 1.200 €/month (plus additional benefits) for 48 months.

Application Process

• How to Apply: Submit your application for a BIGSSS Regular PhD Fellowship in the GloWel program electronically after creating an account in the online admissions system.
• Supporting Documents: Please make sure to submit all required application materials in your online application. You should follow the checklist of application materials for a BIGSSS Regular PhD Fellowship in the GloWel program:
• Personal Information form (to be completed in the online admissions system)
• Curriculum Vitae (free text – PDF)
• Preliminary Dissertation Proposal (free text – PDF)
• One-page Proposal Abstract (free text – PDF)
• Statement of Purpose (free text – PDF)
• Statement of Skills and Experience with Methods of Empirical Social Research (free text – PDF)
  MA/BA/Diplom/Magister Certificates (scan – PDF)
• University Grade Transcripts (scan – PDF)
• Certification of English Proficiency (we accept TOEFL, IELTS, CAE/CPE (Cambridge Exams)) (scan – PDF)
• Two Recent Letters of Recommendation
• Admission Requirements: For taking part, applicants must have a master’s degree from a recognized university.
• Language Requirement: You can apply if you are an international applicant proficient in the English language (speaking & writing).