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University of Basel
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Hermann Paul Scholarship
Hermann Paul Doctoral Scholarship in Linguistics at the University of Basel, 2026/2027 University of Basel in Switzerland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
English Language
Funding
The scholarship follows the principles of the Swiss National Science Foundation. It is initially awarded for one year and may be extended for up to two additional years subject to successful completion of the project. No specific stipend amount or tuition coverage is stated.
Deadline
Dec 7, 2026
Country
Switzerland
University
University of Basel
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About this position
The Hermann Paul School of Linguistics (HPSL), a collaboration between the University of Basel and the University of Freiburg, invites applications for the Hermann Paul Scholarship in Linguistics 2026/2027. This doctoral scholarship is based in Basel, Switzerland, with the doctorate commencing between 1 March and 1 April 2027.
The programme supports research in German Linguistics, Ibero-Romance/Spanish Linguistics, and English Linguistics. Doctoral candidates join an international, inter-university academic community in the Upper Rhine region and are expected to propose a project that constructively enriches the HPSL research landscape.
Applicants must hold a good to very good MA or equivalent degree focused on linguistics, with a minimum Swiss grade of 5.0. A compelling research proposal is essential. Required materials include a motivation letter, doctoral project proposal, CV, graduation certificates, a linguistic seminar paper or thesis, and information for two referees. One recommendation letter should be sent directly to [email protected] by the deadline.
Primary supervision must be provided by the University of Basel. Eligible primary supervisors for this application round are PD Dr. Zeynep Köylü, Prof. Dr. Miriam Locher, Prof. Dr. Martin Luginbühl, and Prof. Dr. Sandra Schlumpf-Thurnherr. Other HPSL faculty may serve as secondary supervisors.
The scholarship follows Swiss National Science Foundation principles. Funding is initially granted for one year and may be extended for up to two further years following successful project progress. The application deadline is 7 December 2026. Apply online through the HPSL scholarship webpage.
Funding details
The scholarship follows the principles of the Swiss National Science Foundation. It is initially awarded for one year and may be extended for up to two additional years subject to successful completion of the project. No specific stipend amount or tuition coverage is stated.
What's required
Applicants must hold a good to very good MA or equivalent degree with a focus on linguistics, with a minimum grade of 5.0 according to the Swiss grading system. Applicants must submit a compelling doctoral research proposal, application letter, CV, graduation certificates, a linguistic seminar paper or thesis as a writing sample, and details of two potential referees. The proposed project should constructively enrich the HPSL research landscape. Applicants should contact a preferred primary supervisor in advance; the primary supervisor must be from the University of Basel and must be one of the eligible supervisors listed in the call. Additional certificates of internships, language skills, or conference participation may be submitted if available.
How to apply
Prepare the application letter, doctoral proposal, CV, graduation certificates, writing sample, and referee information. Ask one referee to send a recommendation letter directly to [email protected] by the deadline. Submit the application electronically through the HPSL online application page.
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