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The Graduate Programme for Transcultural Studies of the Cluster ofExcellence "Asia and Europe in a Global Context" at Heidelberg Universitywelcomes applications for eight doctoral scholarships, subject tobudgetary approval of the Cluster for the second funding period in theExcellence Initiative of the German central and state governments. Adecision is expected by June 16, 2012. In case of success, the new fundingperiod would start on November 1, 2012.The programme offers a monthly scholarship of 1.000 Euro. It furthersupports scholarship holders in framing their research through advancedcourses and individual supervision and mentoring. Half of the scholarshipsare reserved for young scholars from Asia.Applicants are expected to propose a doctoral project with a strongaffiliation to the research framework of the Cluster. They must hold anM.A. or equivalent in a discipline of the humanities or social scienceswith an above-average grade. Applications, including a CV, a letter ofintention, a project proposal, a schedule for the dissertation, and tworeferees for recommendation are submitted through an Online ApplicationSystem.After an initial evaluation and selection, applicants will be asked to getin contact with possible supervisors at the Cluster of Excellence todiscuss their project proposal. Following a positive decision on thesecond funding period in June, the most promising applicants would beinvited to present their projects to the selection committee inHeidelberg. Subsequently the scholarship holders would be selected.The deadline for applications is May 15, 2012.For more information about the Graduate Programme for TransculturalStudies and the scholarshipssee:http://www.asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de/en/gpts or send an e-mail to:application-gpts@asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de.We would be grateful if you circulate this email among prospectivecandidates.With best wishesOliver Lamers, Graduate Programme ManagerAlexander Haentzschel, Press Officer--The Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe in a Global Context" is aninterdisciplinary network of researchers at Heidelberg University. About200 scholars examine the processes of cultural entanglements between Asiaand Europe from a global perspective.http://www.asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de/