Fully Funded Lehmann-Haupt at Ilia State University in Georgia

Published by Ivona

Deadline: 9 March 2018
Open to: international students
Scholarships: fully funded

Description

Ilia State University announces a call for applications within the “Lehmann-Haupt International Doctoral Programme”.

The transdisciplinary “Lehmann-Haupt International Doctoral Programme” is a joint project between Ilia State University Tbilisi (ISU) and Georg-August-University of Göttingen (UGOE) which gives 12 Ph.D. students from various scientific fields the opportunity to pursue their doctoral projects within a structured Cotutelle-based framework and obtain a Ph.D. degree by each of the two universities (double degree).

Eligibility

  • Master’s degree or equivalent academic qualification enabling to doctoral studies in the country, in which the academic degree/qualification was awarded;
  • English language proficiency of at least B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and capability of conducting doctoral studies and thesis writing in English;
  • Only additionally: German language proficiency of at least B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and capability of conducting doctoral studies and thesis writing in German. In this case, English language proficiency of at least B2 is still necessary for attending the programme’s transdisciplinary skills training;
  • Another Ph.D. project with a research subject corresponding to the chosen topic has not been started yet. Otherwise, the Ph.D. project must not last for more than one year before the date of application submission;
  • Full-Time Commitment: Only candidates who will devote their full time to their Ph.D. project will be admitted to the programme. In return for the full scholarship, the programme’s participants are expected not to seek additional non-academic employment alongside their Ph.D. project.

Scholarships

  • Funding granted by the German VolkswagenStiftung and the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia allows the allocation of full scholarships (500 Euro per month) to each of the 12 participants (maximum until December 2021);
  • Research-related expenses incurred by conference participation and field studies can be covered as well.

How to Apply?

A complete application must consist of the following documents*:

  • Completed and signed Application Form;
  • Letter of Motivation (max. 2 pages);
  • Exposé with subject-related content and structure (2-5 pages);
  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • Copy of a Proof of Identity (ID Card or Passport);
  • Copies of relevant Academic Degree Certificates/Diploma and their Supplements (Transcripts of Records, Grading Scales etc.), issued in languages other than English a notarially certified translation into English is required as well;
  • List of three Academic References (at least Ph.D. Holder) with Contact Data;
  • Valid Proof of English Language Proficiency of at least B2 according to the CEFR. Accepted certificates and scores are: TOEFL minimum score 513 (Paper-based Test) or minimum score 78 (Internet-based Test); IELTS minimum score 5.5; Cambridge FCE Certificate or a result of at least 65 out of 100 points achieved in the English language test for admission to Ph.D. studies at ISU.
    o Alternatively, if a Bachelor’s or a Master’s Programme has been completed in English, the relevant academic degree certificate can be presented as proof of English language proficiency. In case the Bachelor’s or Master’s programme has taken place at a Georgian educational institution it must be explicitly stated in the certificate that English was the language of instruction;
  • If available: Valid Proof of German Language Proficiency of at least B2 according to the CEFR.

For more information please visit the official website.