OpenFieldMax Weber Centre Doctoral Fellowship in Social Theory
Three-year residential doctoral fellowship at the Max-Weber-Kolleg for Advanced Cultural and Social Studies, investigating sociology of resonance, normativity, or historical religious diversity.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Arts or equivalent master’s degree in Sociology, History, Philosophy, or Religious Studies with highest distinction
- English language proficiency
- German and/or English working proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed dissertation proposal (maximum 10 pages), schedule of work, and curriculum vitae
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of evaluation from senior academic scholars
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: €1,600 per month tax-free doctoral research stipend for three years
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition. Semester administrative contribution approx. €275 covers Thuringia transit pass.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Erfurt documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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