King's College London / University of Stuttgart
PhD-Net "Internationalisation of Literature and Science since the Early
Modern Period"
Application deadline: 15/11/2008

The PhD-Net "Internationalisation of Literature and Science since the
Early Modern Period" is a bi-national PhD programme run collaboratively
by King's College London and the University of Stuttgart, which aims to
forge interdisciplinary connections between various subjects in the
Humanities (German Studies, English Studies, Comparative Literature,
Philosophy, and the Histories of Medicine, Science and Technology).
Partner institutions in Germany include the German Literature Archive in
Marbach and the Institute for the History of Medicine of the Robert
Bosch Foundation.

An international research group will support and connect projects which
address both inter- and trans-national tendencies within the Humanities.
Projects will develop both theoretical models for the as yet
under-researched area of internationalisation within the Humanities, as
well as critically assess historical case studies from the early modern
period onwards, which address the role of exchange movements and
networks and the transfer of topics, practices and methods in literature
and science.

Of particular interest is the relevance of literature(s) for the
internationalisation of the sciences, alongside critical reflections on
the significance of the presentation and the mediality of knowledge
(language, text, image) for its circulation, communication and
implementation.

Applicants from all disciplines are welcome to apply to the programme -
both those who are already registered as PhD candidates at King's or
Stuttgart, and those who are planning to undertake a PhD at either
institution. Up to 15 PhD students will be supported in England and in
Germany each year. Support covers travel costs, book grants, assistance
in obtaining further PhD funding, and partial fee waivers.

The PhD programme lasts three years, and students registered at King's
will spend their second year at the partner university in Stuttgart. The
programme is bilingual, and as such some knowledge of German is
desirable for English speaking applicants.

All applications received by the 15/11/2008 will be considered.
Applications should include:

- a CV
- a brief project outline (max. 2,000 words) including the topic,
thesis, state of research, methods and a plan of work
- a cover letter (max. 600 words) explaining your interest in the
programme and the thematic connections between your research project and
your previous academic experience

Please address all applications and enquiries to:

Ben Schofield
Department of German
King's College London
Strand
London UK-WC2R 2LS
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PhD-Net "Internationalisation of Literature and Science since the Early
Modern Period"