Two Start-up Grants of The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies

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**The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies**

The international, interphilological Doctoral Program in Literary Studies at the University of Basel offers doctoral students excellent conditions for writing their dissertations in literary studies and closely related fields. Selected seminars, regular doctoral colloquia, as well as retreats and study days provide numerous opportunities to exchange ideas with other doctoral students, receive feedback on the work in progress, and acquire the skills necessary for an academic career. The Doctoral Program also supports its members with contributions to conferences, research trips, and archival travel and financial support for their own events.

The Doctoral Program is part of the Department of Languages and Literatures, which unites the following philologies: Anglophone Literary and Cultural Studies, German Studies, French Studies, Ibero-Romance Studies, Italian Studies, Nordic Studies, Slavic Studies, and Eastern European Studies. The Doctoral Program's research foci include literary and cultural theory, the history of literary forms, arts and media, forms of knowledge, and cultural practice. Currently, the Doctoral Program has a membership about 45 doctoral students, half of which with an international background.

**The Start-Up Grant**

**Your profile**

You have an outstanding MA degree (or equivalent) in one of the philologies represented at the Department of Languages and Literatures or in a related field. You have already thought in depth about a dissertation project that will make a significant contribution to your field, and you want to become an active member of the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies.

We ask you to contact possible supervisors and conduct orientation interviews before applying. Eligible supervisors are the Professors (Prof. Dr.) of the Department of Languages and Literatures at the University of Basel. You must be able to present a confirmation of supervision no later than the interview. Furthermore, we ask you to carefully read our website.

**Application / Contact**

1. letter of motivation
2. curriculum vitae (with list of publications, if applicable)
3. outline of the dissertation project (max. 5 pages plus bibliography)
4. degree certificate with final grade (MA degree or equivalent; if the certificate is not yet available, include a declaration that it will be submitted by February 3, 2026)
5. one or two text samples (including MA thesis or equivalent, in total no more than 30 pages)
6. letter of reference

**Schedule**
Application deadline: November 16, 2025.
Interviews: by January 11, 2026.
Final decision: by the end of February 2026.

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