OpenFieldFU Berlin BGSMCS Doctoral Fellowships in Global Muslim Cultures and Societies
Doctoral funding at the Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies (BGSMCS), investigating historical and contemporary religious networks, political movements, and cultural transformations across the Islamic world.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Islamic Studies, Political Science, History, Sociology, or Anthropology with German grade 2.0 or better.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated interest in transnational Muslim societies, intellectual history, or political sociology.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- DAAD / Einstein Foundation salaried doctoral stipend: €1,350/month for 3 years plus travel allowances; zero tuition
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition; only standard semester contribution (€312/term including public transit).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 15, 2026 (Annual international doctoral intake round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Freie Universität Berlin documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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