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University of Basel
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Hermann Paul Scholarship in Linguistics for a PhD in English, German, or Ibero-Romance Linguistics University of Basel in Switzerland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
English Language
Funding
One scholarship is offered for a PhD candidate in Basel. Funding rates at the University of Basel follow Swiss National Science Foundation regulations. The scholarship is granted for one year and may be extended by up to two additional years subject to successful project development. The post does not specify an exact stipend amount or tuition coverage.
Deadline
Dec 7, 2026
Country
Switzerland
University
University of Basel
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About this position
The Hermann Paul School of Linguistics (HPSL), jointly connected with the University of Basel in Switzerland and the Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg in Germany, offers one Hermann Paul Scholarship for a PhD candidate based in Basel. The successful candidate may start between 1 March and 1 April 2027.
The PhD project may focus on English Linguistics, German Linguistics, or Ibero-Romance/Spanish Linguistics. Candidates will join an internationally recognized, inter-university graduate program and an active research community in the Upper Rhine region. Proposed research should constructively contribute to the HPSL environment and align with its research areas.
Applicants need a good to excellent MA degree or equivalent in language sciences, including at least a 5 out of 6 in the Swiss grading system. Applications are assessed primarily on the quality of the proposed research interests and PhD-project outline; applications without an outline will not be considered. Available first supervisors for this call are PD Dr. Zeynep Köylü, Prof. Dr. Miriam Locher, Prof. Dr. Martin Luginbühl, and Prof. Dr. Sandra Schlumpf-Thurnherr, all affiliated with the University of Basel. A second supervisor may be selected from the wider HPSL network.
The application must include a motivation letter of up to two pages, a research outline of up to five pages excluding references, a CV of up to three pages, educational certificates, a writing sample such as a seminar paper or master's thesis on a linguistic topic, and the names of two suitable referees. One referee should send a recommendation letter describing the applicant's expertise and potential in linguistics directly to Dr. Philipp Dankel. Optional supporting documents may cover internships, language proficiency, and conference participation.
The scholarship follows University of Basel funding rates under Swiss National Science Foundation regulations. It is awarded for one year and may be extended for up to two additional years subject to successful project development. The application deadline is 7 December 2026, with selection in January and decisions expected by early February. Applications are submitted electronically through the HPSL scholarship webpage.
Funding details
One scholarship is offered for a PhD candidate in Basel. Funding rates at the University of Basel follow Swiss National Science Foundation regulations. The scholarship is granted for one year and may be extended by up to two additional years subject to successful project development. The post does not specify an exact stipend amount or tuition coverage.
What's required
Applicants must hold a good to excellent MA degree or equivalent in language sciences, with a minimum MA mark of 5 out of 6 in the Swiss grading system. Applications must include a motivation letter, a research-interest and PhD-project outline, CV, educational certificates, a writing sample on a linguistic topic, and the names of two referees. One referee must send a recommendation letter directly to [email protected] by the application deadline. The proposed project should contribute constructively to the HPSL research environment, and applicants should contact their preferred first supervisor in advance. Available first supervisors for this call must be affiliated with the University of Basel.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents, including a motivation letter, PhD research outline, CV, certificates, linguistic writing sample, and referee information. Begin the electronic application through the HPSL scholarship page and ask one referee to email a recommendation to [email protected] by December 7, 2026.
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