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PhD in Comparative History Central European University in Austria
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Historical Studies
Funding
Available
Deadline
Jan 15, 2027
Country
Austria
University
Central European University
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Central European University is offering up to 5 funded PhD places in Comparative History for the 2027/28 academic year. The program sits within Historical Studies and is designed for applicants who want to pursue interdisciplinary historical research across regions, cultures, and time periods, rather than working on a faculty-led project.
The research environment at CEU is described as consciously interdisciplinary and internationally oriented, with particular strengths in the history of Central Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, while also engaging with topics spanning the United States to Central and Eastern Asia. Chronologically, the field ranges from late antiquity to the present, allowing students to develop projects that are comparative, cross-cultural, and geographically broad.
The PhD is a four-year program accredited in both Austria and the United States. In the first year, students are based in Vienna and take courses in historiography, methodology, and any languages needed for their proposed research, alongside elective classes. The second and third years usually focus on archival research, field trips, and conference participation, with opportunities to build teaching experience and help organize conferences and workshops. The final year is dedicated to dissertation writing, supported by faculty and the wider PhD community.
Funding is available through up to 5 fully funded studentships. The package includes a full tuition waiver, a monthly stipend, and a research allowance (currently 5,200 EUR for the duration of the program). Additional benefits include dedicated PhD office space, regular events with external speakers, and strong links to Viennese universities, libraries, and archives, as well as international collaborations.
Applicants should submit two letters of recommendation, a research proposal, and a writing sample in English via the CEU application portal. The deadline is 15 January 2027. The post encourages prospective students to contact faculty in advance to discuss their project. For questions, applicants may contact the PhD coordinator, Dr. Margaretha Boockmann, at [email protected].
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What's required
Applicants should submit two letters of recommendation, a research proposal, and a writing sample in English. The program strongly welcomes interdisciplinary proposals and encourages prospective students to contact faculty to discuss their projects. No specific GPA, degree class, or language-test threshold is stated, but the first year includes coursework in historiography, methodology, and any languages needed for the proposed research.
How to apply
Apply through the CEU application portal by 2027-01-15. Upload two letters of recommendation, your research proposal, and a writing sample in English. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact faculty members to discuss their project before applying.
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