PhD in International Development Studies (PhD IDS) Ruhr-Universität Bochum in Germany

The Doctoral Programme in Governance at the Hertie School offers PhD candidates the chance to pursue doctoral research in the social sciences within an international and multidisciplinary environment in Berlin. The programme is designed for researchers working on today’s social, political, legal, and economic challenges, with support from distinguished scholars and a vibrant research community. PhD researchers benefit from rigorous academic training, close supervision, and institutional support,...

The Berlin Graduate School for Global and Transregional Studies (BGTS) at Freie Universität Berlin is a full-time doctoral programme within the Cluster of Excellence Contestations of the Liberal Script (SCRIPTS). It is offered in cooperation with the Hertie School, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Kiel Institute for the World Economy (Kiel Institut für Weltwirtschaft), Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung (WZB), and the Zentrum für Osteuropa- und internationale Studien (ZOiS). BGTS is ...

The Leibniz ScienceCampus Europe and America in the Modern World at the University of Regensburg offers a pre-doctoral research position for an early-career researcher preparing a doctoral project in the humanities, cultural studies, social sciences, business and economics, or law. The ScienceCampus is a joint platform of the University of Regensburg and the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies. It provides an interdisciplinary research environment focused on Europe, North a...

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 program...

The Bonn International Graduate School of Oriental and Asian Studies (BIGS-OAS) at the University of Bonn is a doctoral programme for applicants interested in the cultures and societies of Asia and the Middle East, especially in periods of change and global interaction. This structured PhD programme is based in Bonn, Germany, and is designed to help doctoral students complete their doctorate within four years. The curriculum supports theoretical, methodological, and professional development whil...