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PhD student fellowships in "Philosophy, Science and the Sciences", Berlin (Germany), Deadline: 9 Jun 2014

*Research Training Group 'Philosophy, Science and the Sciences' starting in 
October 2014*

Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin

Apply by 9 June 2014 for

- the three-year doctoral program or

-one year of pre-doctoral studies

to begin in October 2014.

The Research Training Group 'Philosophy, Science and the Sciences' 
(http://www.gsap.hu-berlin.de <http://www.gsap.hu-berlin.de/>) at the 
Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin (http://www.hu-berlin.de 
<http://www.hu-berlin.de/>) is pleased to offer a number of fellowships for 
doctoral studies in Ancient Philosophy and Science. The overarching aim of the 
program is to studythe dialogue between different forms and models of knowledge 
in ancient Greek, Roman and Arabic philosophy and science (including its 
medieval and early modern reception). It brings together philosophers, 
classicists, Arabists and historians of science. We are interested in hosting 
doctoral projects in any of these fields which relate in some way to our 
overarching aim. We do not expect doctoral students to deal with more than one 
special science and are open to many different kinds of connections between 
philosophy and science.

The fellowships cover the living costs at Berlin and are for full-time study 
only. There are no tuition fees, but there are low administrative fees 
amounting to ca. 250-300 Euros per semester (which include a ticket for public 
transport in Berlin).

Students may also apply for a funded pre-doctoral year of studies. Typical 
candidates for this option are students who need one year of preparation before 
beginning their dissertation, for instance candidates who hold a BA but not an 
MA in philosophy or classics.

*Qualification Program*

Students in the program normally go through the curriculum of the Graduate 
Program in Ancient Philosophy, which leads to the doctoral degree in Philosophy 
or Classics. 
(http://berliner-antike-kolleg.org/graduate-school-bergsas/prom/aphil/ ) It 
includes colloquia, dissertation seminars, reading groups, international 
workshops, and intensive short courses. The program centers on the writing of a 
doctoral dissertation (in English or German). The language of instruction is 
English. When appropriate, students might follow the curriculum of the program 
'History of Science' instead 
(http://berliner-antike-kolleg.org/graduate-school-bergsas/prom/histas/ ).

Both programs are part of the Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies 
(BerGSAS), which is embedded in a lively community of scholars and institutions 
(such as the Excellence Cluster Topoi) all devoted to ancient studies. BerGSAS 
offers structured programs of doctoral studies and involves the participation 
of the Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin, the Freie Universitaet Berlin and a 
number of non-university research institutions. 
(http://berliner-antike-kolleg.org/bergsas/ )

*The international Ancient Philosophy & Science Network (APSN)*

Students of the program are automatically part of the international Ancient 
Philosophy & Science Network (APSN) founded by the Graduate Program. Its 
international partners are among the foremost departments in the world for 
ancient and late ancient philosophy and science.

*Applications*

The closing date for applications for the fellowships is 9 June 2014. 
Interviews will be held in Berlin during the week 23-27 June 2014. Candidates 
from overseas will not need to travel to Berlin for an interview.

Please note: Applicants who applied in the previous round (January 2014) can 
reapply by just sending a statement (e-mail address below) that they apply for 
the Research Training Group, together with a revised exposé of their 
dissertation project according to the RTG's scope. We will reassess their 
application on the basis of the material they have already submitted with their 
previous online application.

Applications online at http://www.gsap.hu-berlin.de/application

Enquiries: irma.handwerker@hu-berlin.de <mailto:irma.handwerker@hu-berlin.de>

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Irma Handwerker

Graduate Program in Ancient Philosophy

Hannoversche Straße 6,

10115 Berlin

Phone: +49 (0) 30 2093-98081

www.gsap.hu-berlin.de <http://www.gsap.hu-berlin.de/>