2011 PhD Fellowship in University Duisburg-Essen, Germany

2011 PhD Fellowship in University Duisburg-Essen, Germany

Fellowship Programme in Sociology, Political Science or Economics at University DuisburgEssen in Germany- 2011

Study Subject: Sociology, Political Science or Economics.
Employer: University DuisburgEssen
Level: PhD

Research training group Risk and East Asia offers seven doctoral stipends of 1000 Euro/month for a duration of three years, contingent on successful completion of the first year.
Doctoral candidates are expected to develop a doctoral research project in one of the four sub-themes of the program. The doctoral degree is awarded by one of the affiliated faculties in sociology, political science or economics.

To support field research in East Asia and early entry into the European scientific community, support is also provided for travel and research in either Japan or China, and for a range of workshops and independent conference participation in Europe, especially with the UK Partner White Rose East Asian Centre at the Universities of Leeds and Sheffield.There is no separate funding application, because all admitted applicants receive a stipend.Tuition fees are waived for doctoral students, though candidates are required to pay an administrative fee of about 150 Euros per semester, which includes a train pass for the entire federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 15, 2011

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