Doctoral Programme in Understanding Written Artefacts
An interdisciplinary doctoral programme investigating handwriting and written artefacts from a global perspective.
Best for:Best for humanities, natural science, or computer science graduates seeking an interdisciplinary approach to manuscript studies.
Overview
The 'Understanding Written Artefacts' doctoral programme is hosted by the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC) at the University of Hamburg. This interdisciplinary initiative explores handwriting as a fundamental cultural technique, bridging the humanities, natural sciences, and computer science. Doctoral researchers work on individual dissertation projects within one of ten thematic project groups or six concept and method units. The programme provides a structured curriculum including workshops, lecture series, and colloquia to support candidates throughout their research journey.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research for an individual dissertation project.
- Participate in one of the ten thematic project groups or six concept and method units.
- Attend and contribute to the structured doctoral curriculum, including workshops and lecture series.
- Present research progress at the doctoral colloquium in the first, fourth, and sixth semesters.
- Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration across humanities and scientific departments.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree, Magister, Diplom, or state exam in a relevant discipline.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; B2 level (e.g., IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72, or equivalent).
Instruction: English
- Above-average academic performance in the chosen discipline.
- Relevant academic background in a field represented within the CSMC.
- English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.
- Applicants must hold a degree from a university or equivalent institution.
- Exceptionally qualified candidates may apply via a fast-track option with only a Bachelor's degree.
- Self-funding is not permitted; candidates must secure a research associate position or scholarship.
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Interested candidates should consult the official programme website for specific application procedures. Applications are submitted through the university's designated portal as indicated on the CSMC website.
- Academic transcripts
- Research proposal
- CV
- Language proficiency certificate
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