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Doctoral Programme in Economic and Social Sciences (GESS), University of Mannheim University of Mannheim in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Guaranteed funding for the duration of the programme; no tuition fees; government funded first-class education; childcare subsidy for doctoral students with young children offered on top of the regular stipend, primarily during the first year of study.
Deadline
Mar 31, 2027
Country
Germany
University
University of Mannheim
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About this position
The Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS) at the University of Mannheim offers a structured doctoral environment for highly qualified students who want to pursue research in Business, Economics, or the Social Sciences. The programme is designed around interdisciplinary training that connects economic and social science perspectives and supports students in building a strong foundation for a research career.
Doctoral candidates study in English and follow a modern course programme that combines academic training with practical research development. The school highlights teaching and skills development in teaching, academic writing, and presenting, alongside research training and discussion. Students also benefit from a stimulating academic setting with distinguished faculty, access to major databases and excellent libraries, and modern offices and equipment.
GESS also emphasizes research-oriented career development through opportunities such as research stays with partner universities worldwide and professional job market training. The environment is presented as internationally connected and interdisciplinary, with support structures for doctoral candidates and an emphasis on producing research in a strong scholarly setting.
The programme is based at the University of Mannheim in Mannheim, Germany, and is open for the September 2027 intake.
Funding details
Guaranteed funding for the duration of the programme; no tuition fees; government funded first-class education; childcare subsidy for doctoral students with young children offered on top of the regular stipend, primarily during the first year of study.
What's required
Applicants should be highly qualified students with strong quantitative skills and a passion for research. The programme is for doctoral study in Business, Economics or the Social Sciences and courses are held in English; the advert does not specify formal test scores or GPA thresholds.
How to apply
Apply through the online application tool only. Early applications are due by 15 January 2027 and will be considered for early admission; other applications will be reviewed after the final deadline of 31 March 2027.
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