GEAS PhD Studentship Program at Freie Universität Berlin

Apply for the GEAS PhD Program at Freie Universität Berlin for a 3-year doctoral study focused on modern East Asia, covering areas like politics, economics, culture, and law.

Scholarship Details

1. Closing Date: November 15, 2024
2. Scholarship Value: Varies
3. Level of Study: PhD
4. Eligible Countries: International
5. Fields of Study: Political Science, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Business, Economics, Law, History, Cultural Studies, Humanities

Program Overview

The Graduate School of East Asian Studies (GEAS) at Freie Universität Berlin offers a structured PhD program with a focus on modern and contemporary East Asia (China, Japan, Korea). The program aims to support doctoral students in completing their PhD in 4 years, focusing on areas like politics, society, economy, culture, law, and history.

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship covers varied funding support to help students through a full-time course and research program. Scholarship recipients are expected to maintain a 3-year study plan, with comprehensive resources and support aimed at completing within 4 years.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Education Requirements: Hold an above-average Master’s degree in either East Asian area studies (such as Chinese, Japanese, or Korean studies) or a discipline aligned with the GEAS program (such as Political Science, Anthropology, Business, Economics, Law, History, Cultural Studies, or Humanities), with a strong focus on East Asia.
• Language Requirements: Have English proficiency equivalent to GER C1 and knowledge of at least one Asian language (Japanese, Chinese, or Korean) at a GER B2 level.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online. For additional information and to start your application, please visit the GEAS PhD Studentship Program page.

Application Deadline: November 15, 2024