Commencing 1 November 2008 the University of Erfurt will award two doctoral scholarships via the Center of Empirical Research in Economic and Behavioral Sciences (CEREB) and one post-doctoral scholarship for women via the University of Erfurt.
The Center for Empirical Research in Economics and Behavioral Science (CEREB) is a collaboration of researchers in economics, psychology and organizational management. The members of the CEREB combine scientific theory and empirical methods in their work in order to answer important social questions. The researchers take advantage of synergies of interdisciplinarity and cooperate with international research facilities.
Successful candidates will be able to work in an outstanding research environment. They will profit from an innovative conception of mutual team support and an intensive mentoring programme. With their research they will be integrated into cross-disciplinary research teams, and in this research-oriented environment will receive systematic preparation for either an academic or non-academic career. The research-oriented graduate training will be effectively supported by a corresponding program of study and further education. The CEREB offers an interdisciplinary doctoral colloquium, workshops, a short lecture program, and financial support for participation in conferences.
Applicants for Scholarships must hold a Master's or equivalent degree with top marks, or a PhD in one of the relevant core areas. Scholarships for PhD candidates are €1,000 per month and run for a period of up to 3 years. Postdoctoral scholarships are €1,500 per month and run for a period of up to 3 years. Material and travel expenditures will also be paid. In Erfurt each scholar will have a workstation at his disposal. Scholars are requested to reside in Erfurt for the duration of their scholarship. Participation in seminars of the respective graduate school or the mentoring research teams is mandatory.
A small number of other doctoral scholarships are available for outstanding individual projects in the humanities and social sciences. The documents required for application include:
- Proposal of the dissertation or post-doc project (ca. 5 pages, including research question, status quo of the research in the field, methodological approach and hypotheses, time and work schedule)
- Curriculum vitae
- Copy of the first university degree
- Copy of the final or doctoral thesis - Letter of recommendation by a professor
Applications may be submitted to:
Erfurt University, Vizepräsidium für Forschung und wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs,
Nordhäuser Str. 63, D-99084 Erfurt.
Applications must be submitted in writing and electronically. (vpf@uni-erfurt.de). The file must not exceed 2 MB. Queries may be sent to
Angelika Tetzel or Thomas Horstmann
(angelika.tetzel@uni-erfurt.de /
thomas.horstmann@uni-erfurt.de ,
Tel. +49 361/737 5040).
More information:
About CEREB: www.cereb.eu
About the scholarships: www.uni-erfurt.de/forschung/ausschreibung_en.html
Application has to be received by 12. July 2008.
