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Information on the scholarship/বৃত্তি:

– funding/বৃত্তি period begins in August (or September), 2015
– standard duration of funding is 24 months, an extension of up to 12 months is possible
– 1500 € per month, plus additional 580 € for student research assistant activities (plus child allowance for parents)

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Target group: Candidates with a degree at master’s level

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We expect:

– qualified university degree in humanities (literary and cultural studies), ethics, cognitive science, law and social sciences, with a strong relation to science, technology and innovation studies
– outstanding qualifications
– motivation to obtain a Doctoral degree
– motivation and interest to work in an interdisciplinary environment
– excellent communication skills in English

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Application should include the following:

– Motivation letter (Exposé respectively)
– Application form (cf. LGFG – available at Email [email protected])
– Declaration of Income in Lieu of Oath (cf. LGFG – available at Email [email protected])
– two letters of recommendation from professors or persons authorized to supervise dissertation projects, one of them of the Univ. Freiburg
– Curriculum vitae
– copies of the following documents:
a. Higher education entrance qualification (school-leaving certificate)
b. University examination certificates (intermediate examinations)
c. University diploma
d. Any documents providing evidence of academic achievements, relevant practical experience, and qualifications earned at or outside of the university
e. Certificate of Acceptance as PhD candidate at the Univ. Freiburg

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Selection procedure:

The Grants Committee of the Graduate School of Robotics of the University of Freiburg will carry out the selection process. Decisions will be communicated to the selected candidates during August 2015.