Universität Basel

One PhD scholarship within the Department of Ancient Civilizations at the University of Basel

📍 4000 Basel

Role and responsibilities

The grant is intended to support a young graduate during the starting phase of his/her PhD research project. It is expected that he/she will develop a funding proposal during the first six months for applying to the Swiss National Science Foundation or other funding institutions.

Team / description

The PhD program of the Department of Ancient Civilizations at the University of Basel announces a one-year scholarship à CHF 32'000 (two tranches with evaluation) starting at the 01.04.2027.

The selection will respect the guiding principles on diversity and inclusion of the University of Basel, which wants to be a family-friendly, equality-oriented, nondiscriminatory and accessible university promoting diversity in all its dimensions.

Qualifications and Skills

  • The scholarship is addressed to students who held a 1st class MA-degree in Ancient Civilizations (all disciplines at the department).

  • It is expected that the PhD student is highly motivated and will personally be involved in the PhD program of the Department of Ancient Civilizations at the University of Basel.

  • Most welcomed are PhD projects that can be linked to the research fields within Ancient History, Latin Studies, or the Archaeology of the Roman Provinces.

  • Applicants who are about to complete their studies can apply, provided that they can submit an official graduation certificate no later than 09.02.2027.

  • The enrolment at the University of Basel is mandatory. The first supervisor must be a member of the Department of Ancient Civilizations at the University of Basel.