Graduate School for East and Southeast European Studies
An interdisciplinary doctoral programme exploring the history, culture, and social transformations of Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
Best for:Best for doctoral candidates in the humanities or social sciences with a strong research focus on Eastern or Southeastern Europe.
Overview
The Graduate School for East and Southeast European Studies at the University of Regensburg offers a structured doctoral programme focused on the past and present of Eastern and Southeastern Europe. The curriculum emphasizes fundamental transformations since 1800, fostering collaboration between historians, art historians, philologists, and social scientists. Doctoral researchers engage in interdisciplinary study groups, theory seminars, and colloquia while pursuing their individual dissertation projects. The programme supports international exchange, including opportunities for research abroad and engagement with visiting fellows. Candidates benefit from a dedicated mentoring programme and career workshops designed to prepare them for professional paths within and beyond academia.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research for a doctoral dissertation project.
- Participate in mandatory theory and methodology seminars, colloquia, and summer schools.
- Engage actively in interdisciplinary study groups focused on specific research themes.
- Contribute to the academic community through dialogue with international visiting fellows.
- Complete teaching obligations if funded through the TV-L salary scheme.
- Utilize mentoring and career development resources to build professional skills.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's or equivalent degree with a very good overall grade.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English (C2 required); German (A1 recommended).
Instruction: English and German
- Research project proposal relevant to Eastern or Southeastern Europe.
- Alignment with one of the graduate school's core research areas.
- English proficiency at C2 level, verified via placement test or interview.
- Must hold a relevant Master's or equivalent degree.
- Must have a research proposal that fits the school's supervision capacity.
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How to apply
Interested candidates should visit the official application website to review current calls and submission instructions. Applications must include a research proposal aligned with the school's focus areas.
- Research project proposal
- Academic transcripts
- CV
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