École des hautes études en sciences sociales in Paris (EHESS)
The thesis can be written either in German or French. However, it must contain a substantial summary (approx. 50 pages) in the other language.
Applications must be received by 15 August.
The Franco-German Master's and Doctoral programme is a joint programme of Heidelberg University and the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in Paris. The programme offers – especially at the doctoral level – great freedom of choice and individual organisation to participants. It will be necessary for doctoral students registered at Heidelberg to spend some time in Paris and in the French archives engaging in research for their theses. They will, nevertheless, regularly participate in a joint doctoral workshop each semester. This workshop will take place in Paris or Heidelberg and is dedicated to central methodological questions arising from the individual research questions.
The requirements for doctoral students are described in more detail on the programme website. As a general rule, students are free to organise their curriculum according to the particular requirements of their research and the specific details contained in their Cotutelle agreements.
PhD students spend time in Paris and in Heidelberg studying and engaging in research in their particular fields of interest. The cohesion of the group is guaranteed by the PhD students' regular participation in joint workshops, which take place twice a year in Paris and Heidelberg, respectively. In the framework of these workshops, the PhD students introduce and discuss their research projects.
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Teaching / work obligations or opportunities are not directly related to participation in the programme, but doctoral students might be given the opportunity to attend courses at both institutions (and in the Paris-Sciences-Lettres network) or teach courses themselves (e.g. if obtaining a post/"contrat" doctoral at one of the institutions).
Approx. 150 EUR
The Franco-German Doctoral programme is supported financially by the Franco-German University (DFH/UFA/FGU). As a result, students receive a mobility aid during their stay at the partner institution. This currently amounts to 700 EUR per month. The costs of an intensive language course can be reimbursed.
For admission requirements, please visit our website.
Candidates must have very good knowledge of both German and French (C1–C2).
Applications must be received by 15 August.
Prof Dr Thomas Maissen
(thomas.maissen@zegk.uni-heidelberg.de)
Doctoral students can apply for either a "contrat" doctoral at the EHESS or, if opportunities exist, for posts as academic assistants at the Historisches Seminar or as researchers in research projects at Heidelberg University. There is no correlation between job opportunities and membership in the programme.
PhD students can also be accommodated in student residences in Heidelberg (Studierendenwerk Heidelberg) and Paris (Cité internationale universitaire de Paris). Early application is recommended.
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