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Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz announces the following scholarships within the framework of the new Mini Graduate College (MGRK) “The Aesthetic Inventions of Ecology around 1800”, funded by the Gutenberg Junior College (GNK):
4 doctoral scholarships (m/f/d) with a monthly stipend of EUR 1,550
1 postdoctoral scholarship (m/f/d) with a monthly stipend of EUR 1,900
The scholarships are for a duration of three years.
Requirements:
Excellent university degree (state examination, M.Ed., M.A., or equivalent) in German Studies, English Studies, Art History, Music Theory, or related fields.
An innovative project idea within the research area of MGRK.
Knowledge in the areas of Classicism and Romanticism, as well as in ecological matters.
Interest in interdisciplinary work and team collaboration.
Proficiency in the college’s languages German and English.
Postdoctoral applicants should also present an outstanding dissertation, along with initial presentation and publication activities.
Application Documents:
A one to two-page motivational letter explaining the reasons for pursuing the planned doctoral or postdoctoral project, demonstrating expectations from a Mini Graduate College and convincing statements about interdisciplinary work.
Curriculum vitae and academic certificates (high school diploma, MA, state examination, transcript of records for all courses in the master’s program, equivalent foreign degrees, and Ph.D. for postdocs).
If possible, a list of publications.
If necessary, language proficiency certificates.
A project outline (approximately 5–7 pages) for a project tailored to the college’s theme and methodology.
A work sample (e.g., master’s thesis, dissertation for postdocs) and an abstract (approximately 1 page) of the work sample.
Identification of two university professors who can provide information about personal suitability and academic qualifications.
Further details of the research and study program of the Mini Graduate College are available by AESTHOEK1800@uni-mainz.de on request.
The university aims to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and encourages qualified female academics to apply. Disabled individuals will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. The college is committed to the principles of diversity and gender equality. International applicants should have sufficient knowledge of German. The MGRK accepts fellows from other funding organizations and guest scholars without providing positions but with full integration into research.
For inquiries, please contact the participating faculty representatives:
Prof. Dr. Barbara Thums, Department of German, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Email: thums(at)uni-mainz.de
Prof. Dr. Rainer Emig, Department of English and Linguistics / English Literature and Culture, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Email: emigr(at)uni-mainz.de
Prof. Dr. Immanuel Ott, Music Theory, Mainz University of Music at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Email: immot(at)uni-mainz.de
Prof. Dr. Gregor Wedekind, Department of Art History and Musicology / Art History, University of Mainz, Email: Gregor.wedekind(at)uni-mainz.de
Please send your complete application documents in electronic form as a consolidated PDF file titled “Name-First Name-Application” via email to the spokesperson of the MGRK:
Prof. Dr. Barbara Thums
Department of German
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Jakob-Welder-Weg 18
55128 Mainz
Phone +49 6131 39-22575
Email: aesthoek@uni-mainz.de