PhD Fellowship in German Literature, Literary Theory and the Philosophy of Literature, University of Antwerp, Belgium

The University of Antwerp is a knowledge centre with 3.900 co-workers that performs ground-breaking and innovative research of international standing. The university takes special care to ensure optimum support and supervision of students, and pays constant attention to educational innovation. The university is an autonomous pluralistic institution that is committed to the enhancement of an open, democratic and multicultural society, and it pursues an equal opportunities policy.

The main task of this fellowship consists of conducting research that will result in the writing of a doctoral dissertation within the framework described above. Occasional participation in the organization of research activities within the context of the project or within the Departments of Literature as well as Philosophy.

MA in Literary Studies and/or Philosophy
Excellent study results and writing skills
Interest and enthusiasm for research in literature, literary theory, and philosophy
Independent spirit and research abilities
Good knowledge of German, English, and French
A four-year doctoral fellowship starting on 1 October 2011, contingent upon a positive evaluation after two years.

Scholarship Application Deadline:before 31 May 2011

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