American Studies Fellowship for Doctoral Program at University of Heidelberg, Germany

University of Heidelberg is pleased to announce fellowship position for PhD students in American Studies. German and International students can apply for to earn a research-oriented academic degree. This is a structured, three-year English-language program. All candidates admitted to the HCA’s Ph.D. program starting in October 2013 (Class of 2016) are eligible. Graduates are awarded Dr. phil.) or a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) according to their choice.The application deadline is April 30, 2013.

Description
The University of Heidelberg is now provides a Doctoral fellowship program in American Studies at the Heidelberg Center for American Studies (HCA). This structured, three-year English-language program is open to German and international applicants who wish to earn a research-oriented academic degree. The program aids students in acquiring the skills to independently conduct major scholarly research in the fields of American history, politics, geography, literature, and cultural studies. It not only offers a modern multidisciplinary curriculum but is particularly committed to building a true community of scholars by fostering academic debate and continual exchange among its participants. Graduates are awarded either a Doktor der Philosophie (Dr. phil.) or a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) according to their choice.

Eligibility

• Open to German and international applicants who wish to earn a research-oriented academic degree.
• The program aids students in acquiring the skills to independently conduct major scholarly research in the fields of American history, politics, geography, literature, and cultural studies.

Application Procedure
To apply this fellowship, a candidate needs to fulfill not only the general entrance requirements but she or he also needs to write a meaningful proposal. The proposal should outline the guiding questions of the dissertation project while embedding them in current academic debates and show that the dissertation will make an original and important contribution to a part. You may learn the further application process at the web link below.

Submission Deadline
April 30th, 2013

Website Link
http://www.research-in-germany.de/119498/2013-01-08-phd-in-american-studies-at-the-university-of-heidelberg.html