Seven Doctoral Scholarships

**Technische Universität Dresden** - **Vice-Rectorate University Culture and the Institute of History**:

- TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.
- seven doctoral scholarships

seven doctoral scholarships

starting at the next possible date and limited to three and a half years, with a possible extension of six months to revise the dissertation for publication.

**Working field**:
**Requirements**:

- You have an excellent master’s degree, preferably in the social and human sciences, and an in-depth knowledge of German history in the 20th century. You have a strong capacity for teamwork, a willingness to engage in interdisciplinary cooperation, and advanced English and German language skills. Knowledge of German institutional history or university history, as well as archival experience, is desirable.

**What we offer**:

- We offer the possibility of pursuing a PhD within the framework of a research training group with a structured qualification program and joining an interdisciplinary research project in collaboration with libraries, museums, and municipal partners. We accompany your project with engaging activities in the field of memory culture and a high-profile public presentation of the dissertation in the 2028 anniversary year. The PhD scholarship is 1,750.00 euros per month. We provide a fully equipped office space at TUD and access to an advanced research infrastructure. Subject to available funding, we will cover travel costs for archival research and conference participation. The scholarships are limited to three and a half years, with a possible extension of six months to revise the dissertation for publication.

**How to apply**: