BerGSAS-DAAD PhD Scholarships, Germany (Fully Funded) – 2026

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Apply Now for Prestigious Doctoral Funding in Ancient Studies

The Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS), in collaboration with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), invites exceptional international candidates to apply for the 2026 fully funded PhD scholarships under the Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP). These competitive awards support early-career researchers in fields related to ancient studies and cultural heritage.

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🏛️ Available PhD Research Tracks

1. Ancient Languages and Texts (ALT)

Focus: Philology, digital humanities, linguistics
Eligible Disciplines:

• Ancient History, Late Antiquity, Early Middle Ages

• Classical Philology: Greek and Latin

• Coptic, Ancient Oriental Languages

• Egyptology, Iranian Studies, Jewish Studies

• Indo-European Linguistics, Protestant Theology, Roman Law

2. Ancient Objects and Visual Studies (AOViS)

Focus: Visual and material culture, archaeological interpretation
Eligible Disciplines:

• Classical, Near Eastern, and Prehistoric Archaeology

• Egyptology, Northeast African Archaeology

• Ancient Oriental Studies

3. Landscape Archaeology and Architecture (LAA)

Focus: Built environments, geospatial and landscape analysis
Eligible Disciplines:

• Classical, Near Eastern, and Prehistoric Archaeology

• Landscape-oriented Egyptology

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🎓 Scholarship Benefits

• Monthly stipend: €1,300

• Insurance: Health, accident, and personal liability coverage

• Travel allowance

• Annual research allowance: €1,000

• Family and housing support (if applicable)

• German language course (pre-sessional, fully funded)

• International mobility allowance: Up to 25% of program duration

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âś… Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be non-German nationals

• Hold a master’s degree in a relevant field (or expect to complete it before enrollment) awarded after March 1, 2020

• Not have resided continuously in Germany since before December 1, 2024

• Not hold a doctoral degree

• Demonstrate English proficiency (minimum B2, C1 if applying to Freie Universität Berlin)

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đź“Ś Application Procedure

Step 1: Submit Application

• Apply through the BerGSAS online portal

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview

Step 2: Final Selection

• Admission to a BerGSAS program is followed by final review and selection by DAAD

Application Deadline:
đź“… October 15, 2025, 00:00 CET

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đź“„ Required Documents

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates and transcripts

• Proof of English proficiency

• A compelling research proposal

• Academic Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Two recommendation letters (one from your home institution)

đź“© Letters must be emailed directly to:
application@berliner-antike-kolleg.org

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đź’ˇ Additional Opportunities

Applicants can also apply for non-funded study places in the following BerGSAS programs:

• Ancient Languages and Texts

• Ancient Objects and Visual Studies

• Landscape Archaeology and Architecture

• Ancient Philosophy and History of Science

Application Deadlines for Study Places Only:

• Summer Semester: September 30, 2025

• Winter Semester: April 30, 2026

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âť“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can I apply if I haven’t received my master’s certificate yet?
Yes. You may apply if your thesis has been submitted and graded before the deadline. Final documentation must be submitted before enrollment.

Q2: Is knowledge of German required?
No, but participation in a pre-sessional German course is recommended and covered by the scholarship.

Q3: What constitutes a strong application?
A focused, feasible, and innovative research proposal that aligns with one of the tracks, a solid academic record, strong references, and language competence in English and relevant ancient languages.

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For full details and to begin your application, visit the official BerGSAS portal.

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