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Graduate School of Global Politics

The Graduate School of Global Politics (GSGP) is designed as a three-year doctoral program. It offers doctoral candidates in political science, social science, law, or business and economics a combination of academic research and practical experience, thereby preparing them for a career in a research-oriented profession.

This integrated German-Chinese program is founded on the cooperation between Freie Universität and Chinese partner universities, and integrates doctoral candidates from both countries. The candidates are supervised by well-known professors and scientists and spend up to twelve months research stays at the partner university. The structured curriculum includes theories of international relations, methods of social science, and communication skills.

Read more: www.cgp-phd.org

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The Geschwister-Scholl-Institute of Political Science offers individual doctorates in political science. As dissertation projects are individually supervised, please apply directly to your desired supervising university professor , with whom the topic of your dissertation is to be discussed. After successful completition of the dissertation, the degree Dr. rer. soc. will be awarded.

With an approrpiate research project, you may apply for admission to the structured doctoral programme of the Graduate School of East and Southeast European Studies , a joint programme of LMU Munich and University of Regensburg. The programme is supported by the Germanys Excellence Initiative.

There is not compulsory curriculum for an individual doctorate, but depending on the agreement with your supervisor, you may have to complete certain coursework. It is usually encouraged to take part in courses or interdisciplinary training courses on an individual basis. There is no fixed time frame for completing the doctoral project.

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Teaching experience.

Doctoral students are given the opportunity to gain initial teaching experience as part of their doctorate. The structure of our bachelor and master programmes allows you to tailor the content of the courses you offer to your research project so that, in addition to teaching experience, you will also gain added value for your doctorate from teaching.

Intensive Training in Methodology

Our professors pay particular attention to intensive training in methodology. Building on your methodological foundations, you will receive further training in qualitative and quantitative methods in order to sharpen your ability to develop and carry out your own research project.

Comprehensive Support

Aside from regular meetings with your supervisor, all professors offer regular colloquia to discuss the progress of the scientific projects conducted at their chair. This format allows you, in dialogue with fellow doctoral candidates, academic staff and your supervisor, to further improve your research project. Organizational support is provided by our study programme coordination . Finally, female doctoral candidates may participate in our mentoring programme Ment15 .

International Outlook

Research stays abroad are highly encouraged. We maintain a wide range of international contacts with renowned partner universities from which you can benefit during your doctoral studies. Additionally, our professors are very well connected internationally and will provide you with advice when planning a research semester abroad.

Career Prospects

Naturally, a doctorate in political science offers an excellent basis for a scientific career. As Germanys premier institution for political science, we are uniquely equipped to offer you the support and training needed to start a career in academia, both in Germany and abroad.

Our alumni also enjoy excellent job prospects off campus. Among others, on the staff of factions and parties at municipal, state, federal or European level, international and non-governmental organizations, political and business consulting, press and public relations, human resource and corporate responsibility departments as well as the foreign service.

Examination and Degree Regulations

If you have any questions about individual doctorates, please contact the responsible study programme coordinator, Ms. Lara Waas .

Further information on Ph.D. studies at LMU Munich is provided by the GraduateCenterLMU .

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Admission to the PhD program is conducted by the Faculty for Economics and Social Sciences. Admission will only be granted to prospective PhD candidates whose proposed doctoral projects have been approved and accepted by a professor at the faculty (“Doktorvater” / “Doktormutter”). Please note that acceptance into the program does not imply financial assistance. The PhD candidate and his/her advisor will agree upon a so-called “PhD agreement,” which allows the PhD candidate to apply to be accepted as a doctoral student at the faculty. Students must enroll as a doctoral student at Heidelberg University.

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We welcome research projects from all over the world. However, the Institute for Media and Communication Studies does not have a structured doctoral education. Earning a doctoral degree from the Institute for Media and Communication Studies at the Department of Political and Social Sciences can be accomplished through the "apprentice model" (independent research under supervision). You must find a supervisor who is an expert on the topic of your future dissertation and willing to supervise you. Every doctoral candidate has to organize financing independently. Freie Universität Berlin provides further general information on earning a doctorate (doctoral studies portal) .

Please send your applications including your CV, degree certificates, an overview of your study accomplishments and a short exposé of your research project (ca. 5 pages) solely to [email protected] . On top of that it is extremely important that you name potential supervisor(s) , explain how your research interest is situated within the research area of the professor(s) and why you would find it important to be supervised by him/ her. If all this information is provided, your e-mail will be directed to the supervisor. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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How to get accepted as a doctoral student at the institute for media and communication studies at freie universität berlin:.

The basic requirement for getting approved as a doctoral student by the institute is an outstanding degree in a field corresponding to your future doctoral thesis and the institute’s research areas. Applications and proposals may be submitted at any time of the year to the Institute for Media and Communication Studies, but you should keep in mind that during the periods from mid-February to mid-April and from mid-July to mid-October when courses are not in session, relevant staff will not always be available. Course sessions start in mid-October (winter term) or mid-April (summer term). You may write your thesis in English language, if your supervisor agrees. If you decide to write your dissertation in German but do not hold a German academic degree you will have to pass the DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang) or the TestDaF (Test of German as a Foreign Language).

Admission procedures in line with the doctoral regulations of the Department of Political and Social Sciences include two steps. First of all, you must find a supervisor (in German “ Doktorvater ” or “ Doktormutter ”) who is an expert on the topic of your future dissertation and willing to supervise you. After having found a supervisor you have to formally apply at the Doctoral Studies Office of the Department of Political and Social Sciences.

Step 1: How to approach the supervisor

It is not possible to apply for a doctorate without specifying your research project and stating your future supervisor. When first contacting the Institute for Media and Communication Studies via [email protected], you have to name potential supervisor(s) and provide a short exposé of your research project (ca. 5 pages) and a short review of your experience in this field including detailed information on your academic qualifications and degree. It is especially important to explain how your research interest is situated within the research area of the professor(s) and why you would find it important to be supervised by him/ her. If all this information is provided, your e-mail will be directed to the supervisor.

It can be helpful to attach a letter of recommendation by a professor you have already worked with. If your academic degree and the research proposal are regarded sufficient and the professor has agreed to become your supervisor, you may send your formal application to the Doctoral Studies Office of the Department of Political and Social Sciences.

Step 2: How to finish your PhD application at Freie Universität formally:

The application to the Doctoral Studies Office of the Department of Political and Social Sciences must include:

1. Research proposal for your doctoral thesis ("Exposé" of 7 to max. 10 pages) including a short summary of the subject in question

2. Declaration of your supervisor, that he/ she has accepted you as a doctoral student

3. Completed form “Zulassung zum Promotionsverfahren“ (Admission to doctoral studies) and "Betreuungsvereinbarung" (Supervisory Agreement).

4. A CV in German or in English language

5. Certified copies of your exam and degree certificates

6. Proof of proficiency in German (for full enrolment without further tests, TestDaF level 4/4 or an equivalent is required) or in English language

» Further information on step 2

Please send your application by mail to

Early Career Support at the Department of Political and Social Sciences Contact: https://www.polsoz.fu-berlin.de/en/nachwuchsfoerderung/ansprechpartner_innen/index.html Ihnestraße 21 - Rooms 201 and 206 14195 Berlin

You can also arrange a personal appointment with the Early Career Support or write an e-mail regarding all formal aspects of the doctoral procedure to [email protected] .

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