International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture

A Structured PhD Programme Within a Cutting-Edge Research Environment At the GCSC, you will actively participate in a research-intensive environment from the start, with support available for organising, planning, and carrying out your dissertation projects. You will have the opportunity to join several interdisciplinary research groups to discuss interesting texts for your fields and develop collaborative projects. Your participation in workshops and master classes will ensure that you are up to date with current academic discourses and will give you the chance to discuss your own ideas with renowned international scholars. In addition to the GCSC, Giessen’s many research centres, such as the Giessen Graduate Centre for Social Sciences, Business, Economics and Law (GGS), the Giessen Centre for Eastern European Studies (GiZO) and the Centre for Media and Interactivity (ZMI), welcome involvement. A PhD with International Conference and Publication Experience The GCSC encourages you to present and publish your work early on. Assistance is available through workshops and coaching sessions on academic writing and conference presentations. Our e-journal KULT_online and our Open Access journal On_Culture offer first publication opportunities. Our network’s symposia and summer schools give PhD students the opportunity to gain conference experience. We not only provide advice but also frequently cover travel costs associated with attending external conferences. The GCSC is also part of numerous international networks. Together with partners from top-ranking European and American universities, we organise international summer schools and conferences, offer exchange programmes, and host renowned visiting fellows. A growing number of our doctoral students pursue their doctorates in Giessen and at a partner university, receiving a cotutelle degree awarded by both institutions. A PhD with Prospects Our alumnae and alumni prove that after obtaining a PhD at the GCSC, you will have excellent career prospects both in and outside of academia. Our Career Service and our Teaching Centre offer comprehensive support, complemented by our alumnae and alumni network. For information on deadlines and scholarships, please visit our website.