This PhD program in Germany offers fully funded. The application deadline is 30 September 2025.
KEY DETAILS - Location: Germany - Program level: PhD - Funding: Fully Funded - Deadline: 30 September 2025
ELIGIBILITY - Open to international applicants (non-German citizens), with particular encouragement for candidates from the Global South. - Eligible applicants must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in fields connected to the study of manuscripts or written artefacts (such as history, philology, cultural studies, anthropology, linguistics, computer science, chemistry, physics, etc.). - Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency at a minimum of B1 level (with certification). - Who Cannot Apply? - People who have already earned a doctorate. - Candidates who earned their master’s degree more than six years before submitting their application. - Candidates who, as of the nomination date (November 2025), have been residing in Germany for at least 15 months.
BENEFITS - Monthly living allowance: For a period of three years, €1,300 in monthly financial assistance is given. - Health Insurance: Throughout the funding period, comprehensive health insurance coverage is provided. - Extra perks: Qualified applicants can be eligible for additional perks including family allowances or financial assistance for overseas research stays. - University Resources: Complete access to Universität Hamburg’s research, academic, and library resources is provided, in addition to additional institutional resources. - Academic Environment. - The Graduate School of CSMC’s doctoral researchers will gain from:. - Expert Supervision: Advice and mentoring from eminent academics and authorities in their domains. - Participating actively in workshops, summer schools, and colloquia that promote interdisciplinary exchange is known as interdisciplinary training. - Specialised Facilities: Availability of special resources including the CSMC Library and the Artefact Profiling Lab. - Holistic Development: A nurturing environment to improve transferable soft skills and academic proficiency. - International Opportunities: The opportunity to enrol in a co-tutelle program, which is a PhD program overseen by two different countries.
