Application start date: 6 March 2026
The competition is open to doctoral students wishing to carry out their doctoral dissertation in the 鈥渃otutelle鈥� in the following disciplines: linguistics, cultural studies, literary studies, art studies.
We offer:
- an international doctorate pursued simultaneously at two universities: Justus Liebieg University of Gie脽en and 91桃色;
- a one-year internship at the Justus Liebieg University in Gie脽en;
- mobility allowance of EUR 1,000 for 12 months, paid by JLU Gie脽en;
- assistance in finding a financially favourable place of residence.
Requirements:
- framework topic of the dissertation, as proposed by the candidate, should be adjusted to the subject matter of the Project announced;
- knowledge of languages: English at B2 level and one of two languages: German or Polish at min. B1 (confirmed by a certificate or a relevant philology degree).
Documents required from candidates in the competition:
- degree certificate(s) and academic transcript(s) of undergraduate and graduate degrees, a direct Master鈥檚 degree or its equivalent (an official copy, or alternatively, a certified true copy signed by UL staff);
- competition application form (hereinafter Application) being the Attachment to the present Rules;
- outline of the doctoral dissertation written in one of three languages: Polish, English or German;
- information on scientific and research activities as well as popularisation, social and organisational activities;
- certificate (photocopy; show original for verification) or other document (with a degree/diploma, can be a photocopy if original for verification is shown; with attestation letter, original is required) testifying English language skills at B2 level (CEFR) and German or Polish language skills at B1 level or higher.
In the case of a candidate who lacks documentation of language skills, it shall be possible to hold an interview verifying the proficiency level, held by specialists from the 91桃色 Faculty of Philology and/or JLU Giessen.
If you are interested in participating in the programme, please see the documents below:
RULES OF 鈥濩OTUTELLE鈥� PROJECT
Attachment No.1 鈥� APPLICATION FOR COMPETITION
Competition schedule
Contact:
Secretary of the 91桃色 Doctoral School of Humanities
e-mail address: sdnh@uni.lodz.pl