Doctoral Studies at Jena’s ‘Laboratory of the Enlightenment’
The ‘Laboratory of the Enlightenment’ – the interdisciplinary doctoral
school at the
Friedrich Schiller University of Jena – proposes to award
15 doctoral scholarships
to young scholars interested in writing a dissertation on either the
long 18th century or
the present day, or on a topic that develops a comparative view of both
the eighteenth
century and the present day. The subject of the dissertation must fall
within the following
fields: the humanities (including cultural studies and Lutheran
Protestant theology), the
social sciences or law.
Successful applicants will receive a package that includes a monthly
stipend (EUR 1000,
plus certain research expenses), expert supervision by an academic of
standing in the
applicant’s field, a supervision programme tailored to the applicant’s
needs, access to an
interdisciplinary network of scholars, along with the opportunity to be
based in an
exciting location with a remarkable history. Successful applicants will
be expected to
have above-average grades and a readiness to relate to doctoral school’s
interdisciplinary focus in terms of both methodology and subject.
For further information, including a list of participating disciplines,
the required application documents, and
downloadable application forms, visit http://www.dsla.uni-jena.de
Applications must be submitted as hard copies by post. It must include:
- an up-to-date CV
- a completed application form
- copies of their tertiary qualification and grade transcripts (if
available)
- a copy of any written work submitted for examination at tertiary level
- an outline proposal
The deadline for applications is 30 April 2009. Applications should be
sent to the
following:
Prof. Dr. Dr. Ralf Koerrenz
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Doktorandenschule Laboratorium Aufklärung
Jenergasse 8
D-07743 Jena
Tel: +49 (0) 3641 944970 (secretariat)
Fax: +49 (0) 3641 944972
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We cannot accept applications by email or fax.
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Dr. Christian Forstner
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Institut für Geschichte der Medizin,
Naturwissenschaft und Technik
"Ernst-Haeckel-Haus"
Berggasse 7
07745 Jena
Tel.: +49-(0)3641-949510
Fax: +49-(0)3641-949502
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