Job Information
Organisation/Company: Freie Universität Berlin
Department: John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies
Research Field: Economics, History » Modern history, Cultural studies » American studies, Literature » American literature, Sociology, Political sciences
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
Country: Germany
Type of Contract: Other
Type of Contract Extra Information: Scholarship (tax free, no working contract)
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: na
Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
The Graduate School of North American Studies (GSNAS) at Freie Universität Berlin invites applications for 4 doctoral scholarships in the academic year 2026/27 (starting date: October 1, 2026).
- 2 DAAD scholarships of 1,400 EUR per month plus health insurance and rent subsidy for a duration of up to four years and funded in the framework of the Graduate School Scholarship Program (GSSP)
- 2 one-year scholarships of 1,650 EUR per month for the core curriculum stage
Applications can be submitted via our application platform (please select “I want to apply to the GSNAS”) until January 31, 2026. We will be happy to answer further questions via email at application@gsnas.fu-berlin.de
Where to apply
Website: https://www.jfki.fu-berlin.de/en/graduateschool/application/application_procedure/index.html
Requirements
Research Field: Other
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
MA or MSc in one of the following fields:
American/Canadian Cultural Studies, American/Canadian Literature, Economics (Economic History), History, Political Science, Sociology
Specific Requirements
Projects need to have a focus on North America
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: History, Cultural studies » American studies, Literature » American literature, Political sciences, Sociology, Economics
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 4
Company/Institute: Freie Universität Berlin
Country: Germany
City: Berlin
Postal Code: 14195
Street: Lansstraße 7-9