PhD Heidelberg Graduate School for Humanities and Social Sciences (HGGS) at Heidelberg University

Programme overview

The HGGS is a central academic institute for doctoral candidates in the humanities, law and social sciences, offering an interdisciplinary core programme since 2008. Membership complements the disciplinary doctorate with compact courses and academic events and is open to candidates from six participating faculties.

Faculty: Humanities, law and social sciences faculties | Department: Heidelberg Graduate School for the Humanities and Social Sciences (HGGS) | Intake: Winter semester (deadline 1 September) and summer semester (deadline 1 March) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The programme combines masterclasses, tailor-made workshops, seminars, annual conferences, summer and winter forums and schools, with guest lectures and networking. Members receive an interdisciplinary certificate and can join international courses at 4EU+ and LERU partner universities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Doctoral candidates of the Faculties of Modern Languages, Philosophy, Theology, Law, Behavioural and Cultural Studies and Economics and Social Sciences may apply in the first or second year of their doctorate. Regular application: cover letter (1 page), CV, project description in German or English (1 page), university transcripts, written confirmation of supervision from a Heidelberg professor or PD, and an Excel sheet on the academic career. Scholarship holders of the Begabtenfoerderungswerke or LGF and employees of institutes of the six faculties use fast-track admission with CV, project description, transcripts and Excel sheet. Applications are sent by email.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: Winter semester (deadline 1 September) and summer semester (deadline 1 March)

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