Starter scholarships of the Basel Graduate School of History

University of Basel, Switzerland

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 06 Mar 2025

6 Feb 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Basel
Research Field

Cultural studies » Other
History » Modern history
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Switzerland
Application Deadline

6 Mar 2025 - 22:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

38
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Basel Graduate School of History (BGSH) is offering two 1-year starter scholarships (Start date: 1 October 2025).
The purpose of the scholarships is to support you during the starting phase of your doctorate. Within the first six months of your scholarship, you will prepare a compelling funding application, which you will submit to the relevant bodies in order to continue your dissertation with third-party funding.
The scholarships are intended for graduates who hold a Master's degree or an equivalent qualification in History, and who are interested in carrying out research in one of the following areas: Medieval History, Early Modern History, Modern and Contemporary History, Eastern European History, Jewish History, Global History, African History. A high level of motivation is expected, with the ability to carry out a research project independently over the course of several years as an active member of the BGSH, and to contribute to academic debates both within and outside the Department of History. Applicants must list a member of the BGSH faculty as potential supervisor for their PhD project. For further information on the faculty and their fields of research see: https://dg.philhist.unibas.ch/en/doktorat/bgsh/research-areas/ . We recommend candidates to contact the potential supervisor in advance.
The Basel Graduate School of History offers a structured graduate studies programme in history within an intellectually inspiring environment. Doctoral students at the BGSH benefit from a rich scholarly exchange, joint workshops and research seminars, and a vast international and interdisciplinary network. Moreover, the BGSH offers further instruments to pursue your doctoral project and supports the realization of own scholarly events. The 1-year scholarship amounts to CHF 30,000 and is paid in two tranches (with intermediate evaluation).
Application / Contact
Deadline for applications: 2 April 2025
The application is to be submitted electronically on following web page:
https://dg.philhist.unibas.ch/en/doctorate/bgsh/starter-scholarships/application/
In addition, please email the following documents to the coordinator at the Basel Graduate School of History, Mirjam Janett (mirjam.janett@unibas.ch ):
1. Covering letter
2. CV (including a list of publications, where applicable)
3. Outline of the dissertation project (max. 3 pages)
4. Degree certificate (including final grade)
5. One or two text samples (incl. master thesis or equivalent)
Please submit the documents in two separate pdf files:
– Documents 1 to 4: one single file with the title [surname]-bew.pdf
– Text samples: one single file with the title [surname]-texte.pdf
Applications can be submitted in German, French, or English. Applicants who are about to complete their studies can apply, provided that they can submit an official graduation certificate no later than 10 June 2025. Applications from doctoral students already enrolled at other institutions will not be considered. Holders of a starter scholarship must enrol as PhD students at the University of Basel.
Contact
For further information, please consult https://dg.philhist.unibas.ch/en/doctorate/bgsh/ or contact Mirjam Janett at mirjam.janett@unibas.ch / +41 61 207 46 74


Where to apply
Website
https://academicpositions.com/ad/university-of-basel/2025/starter-scholarships-…

Requirements
Research Field
Cultural studies
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
History
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University of Basel
Country
Switzerland
City
Basel
Postal Code
CH-4003
Street
Petersplatz 1
Geofield


Contact
City

Basel
Website

https://www.unibas.ch/en.html
Postal Code

CH-4003

STATUS: EXPIRED

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