The Working Group on East Asian Security within the Graduate School of East Asian Studies (GEAS) at Free University of Berlin offers up to two doctoral scholarships beginning from April 1st, 2015. Doctoral dissertations at GEAS (EVF Working Group) are expected to analyze the institutional environment of security in the East Asian region (China, Japan and/or Korea). Scholarships of €1365 €/month (plus 103 €/m research allowance) are granted to applicants. The fellowship may be granted for a maximum of three years. The deadline for applications is February 20th, 2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded for dissertation projects focus on East Asian Security.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD progarmme.
Scholarship Provider: Free University of Berlin
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility: Successful applicants will have an above average master’s degree in either area studies (Chinese Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies) or a relevant discipline (Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, Economics, Law, History, Environmental Policy) with a focus on East Asia. The language of instruction is English. Successful candidates will also show proof of language skills in an East Asian Language (Chinese, Japanese, or Korean) at a level of B2 (CEFR) or higher.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens of Germany can apply for this doctoral scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The Working Group on East Asian Security within the Graduate School of East Asian Studies (GEAS) at Free University of Berlin will admit 2 doctoral candidates (scholarships) beginning April 1st, 2015, whose dissertation projects focus on East Asian Security. The doctoral candidates will work closely with GEAS Einstein Visiting Fellow Professor Richard Samuels (MIT), the Working Group and GEAS faculty.
Number of award(s): The Working Group on East Asian Security within the Graduate School of East Asian Studies (GEAS) at Free University of Berlin will admit 2 Doctoral Candidates.
Duration of award(s):Â Fellowships will initially be granted for one year, and contingent upon a positive evaluation after each year of study, fellowships will be extended for another year. The fellowship may be granted for a maximum of three years.
What does it cover? Free University of Berlin offer PhD scholarships of  € 1365 €/month (plus 103 €/m research allowance). The doctoral candidates will work closely with GEAS Einstein Visiting Fellow Professor Richard Samuels (MIT), the Working Group and GEAS faculty.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: The screening will begin on 23rd, 2015. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed (via Skype) in early March.
How to Apply: Applications should be sent in one pdf file by email. The list of necessary documents for applications includes:
-CV/Resume
-Letter of academic interest
-brief outline of the prospective dissertation topic (maximum 6 pages)
-time schedule for the dissertation
-High School diploma
-BA transcripts and official BA diploma/certificate
-MA transcripts and official MA diploma/certificate (MA degree must be in hand by March 31, 2015)
-Certificate of English language proficiency (C1)
-Certificate of East Asian language proficiency (B2, if the degree is not in East Asian area studies)
-names and contact details of two references who can speak for candidates’ qualifications
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is February 20th, 2015.
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