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Structured doctoral programmes - Arts and humanities

Business and Human Rights: Governance Challenges in a Complex World (IDP B&HR_Governance)

Keywords

Human rights, transnational economic relations, corporate responsibility, labour migration, sustainability, digital transformation

Doctoral degree

Dr. jur., Dr. rer. pol., Dr. phil.

Language of degree programme

English

Programme duration

4 years

Applications

Apply by 15 June 2021 with CV, suggested topic, letter of motivation, sample text and other required documents (call for applications)

Features

The international doctoral programme ‘Business and Human Rights: Governance Challenges in a Complex World’ is funded by the Elite Network of Bavaria and offers places for 12 doctoral candidates, employed by FAU on the basis of 2/3 of an E13/A13 position. The programme covers a wide range of topics and methods in its curriculum, and candidates profit from intense supervision by university lecturers at FAU, as well the partner universities in Bayreuth and Würzburg.

FAU contacts and information about the programme

Markus Krajewski

Prof. Dr. Markus Krajewski

Department of Constitutional and Administrative Law
Chair of Public Law and International Law (Prof. Dr. Krajewski)

  • Phone number: +49 9131 85-22259
  • Email: markus.krajewski@fau.de

Information about the research training group

Dimensions of Constructional Space (DFG GRK 2839)

Keywords

construction grammar, linguistics, empirical linguistics, cognitive linguistics, constructicon

Doctoral degree

Dr. phil.

Language of degree program

English

Program duration

3 years

FAU contacts and information about the program

  • Prof. Dr. Dabrowska (Sprecherin)
  • Dr. Susanne Dyka (Koordinatorin)

The sentimental in literature, culture and politics (DFG RTG 2726)

Keywords

Sentimentality, interdisciplinarity, cultural comparisons, cultural specifics, humanities and social sciences

Doctoral degree

Supervision agreement Dr. phil.

Language of degree program

English and German

Program duration

3 years

Applications

Information about call for applications and the program is available at www.sentimental.phil.fau.de

Special features

Integrated practical module in cooperation with partners in the region and beyond, which outlines potential professional fields for fellows outside of research or a university setting.

FAU contacts and information about the program

  • Prof. Dr. Heike Paul (Sprecherin)
  • Sarah Marak (Koordinatorin)

Information about the research training group

EmpkinS: Empatho-Kinaesthetic Sensory Systems (DFG MGK RTG 1483)

Keywords

Medical engineering; touch-free radar, wireless and camera-based sensor technologies; AI; signal and data processing; biochemical modelling; patient-centred options for diagnosis and treatment; ethical considerations

Doctoral degree

Dr. phil., Dr. rer. biol. hum., Dr.-Ing.

Language of degree programme

English

Programme duration

3 years

Applications

The doctoral supervisor makes the application for admission. Applications submitted to coordinator Heike Leutheuser, the decision is taken by the coordination team of EmpkinS IRTG.

Features

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration and training (engineering, medicine, psychology, ethics)
  • Subject-related and interdisciplinary skills and soft skills
  • Annual one week long winter school
  • Support with research publications, conferences, congresses and research stays abroad
  • Personal supervision agreement with two supervisors
  • International networking including funding for a research stay abroad and participation in conferences
  • Gender equality measures

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  • Graduate school in Life Sciences Life@FAU
  • RTG 2423
  • Research training group integrated into SFB 1181
  • International Max Planck Research School ‘Physics of Light’
  • Max Planck School of Photonics

FAU contacts and information about the programme

Björn Eskofier

Prof. Dr. Björn Eskofier

Department Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering (AIBE)
Lehrstuhl für Maschinelles Lernen und Datenanalytik

  • Email: bjoern.eskofier@fau.de
Heike Leutheuser

Dr.-Ing. Heike Leutheuser

Department Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering (AIBE)
Lehrstuhl für Maschinelles Lernen und Datenanalytik

  • Phone number: +49 9131 85-20284
  • Email: heike.leutheuser@fau.de

Information about the research training group

Research Training Group Figuratio Mundi

Keywords

  • Middle Ages, Renaissance
  • Germany, France, Italy
  • history, language history, literature history, art history

Doctoral degree

Dr. phil. (Cotutelle)

Language of degree programme

German, possibly also French and Italian

Programme duration

3 years

Applications

All details about how to apply are available at www.figuratiomundi.net. You can write an e-mail at any time to FAU@figuratiomundi.net or ludwig.fesenmeier@fau.de.

Features

Collaboration between FAU, Université Clermont Auvergne and Università di Pisa; funding provided by the Franco-German university (travel scholarships); interdisciplinary supervision by German, French and Italian experts in the field.

FAU contacts and information about the programme

Ludwig Fesenmeier

Prof. Dr. Ludwig Fesenmeier

Department of Romance Languages
Professur für Romanistik, insbesondere Sprachwissenschaft (Prof. Dr. Fesenmeier)

  • Phone number: +49 9131 85-22431
  • Email: ludwig.fesenmeier@fau.de

Information about the programme

Research Training Group for Human Rights and Ethics in Geriatric Medicine

Keywords

Human rights, ethics, medicine, the elderly, autonomy, medical law

Doctoral degree

Dr. phil., Dr. med., Dr. jur.

Course language

German

Programme duration

3.5 years

Applications

Application deadline: 15 September 2021. Information about any new calls for applications is available on the group’s website.

Specific conditions

No strict time limits, financial support provided by Josef and Luise Kraft Foundation (Munich), each candidate is mentored by two mentors (interdisciplinary), cooperation with various institutions: Centre for Human Rights Erlangen-Nürnberg (CHREN), Clinical Ethics Committee at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen (KEK) etc.

Christoph Herrler

Christoph Herrler

Information about the programme

Fine Arts colloquium

Keywords

History of art (medieval to contemporary), support with finding subjects for doctoral research and conducting independent research

Doctoral degree

Dr. phil.

Course language

German and English

Programme duration

Approximately 3 years

Application procedure

Online via StudOn (password required)

Specific conditions

Transdisciplinary focus, joint excursions and visits to exhibitions, intensive mentoring, support with organising research trips abroad and applying for scholarships

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Doctoral programme – Media, Books and Visual Studies at the IMZ

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Christina Strunck

Prof. Dr. Christina Strunck

Lehrstuhl für Kunstgeschichte

Department of Theatre- and Mediascience
Institut für Kunstgeschichte

  • Phone number: +49 9131 85-22395
  • Email: christina.strunck@fau.de
Hans Dickel

Prof. Dr. Hans Dickel

Professur für Kunstgeschichte

Department of Theatre- and Mediascience
Institut für Kunstgeschichte

  • Phone number: +49 9131 85-29234
  • Email: hans.dickel@fau.de
Heidrun Stein-Kecks

Prof. Dr. Heidrun Stein-Kecks

Senior Professor of History of Arts

Department of Theatre- and Mediascience
Institut für Kunstgeschichte

  • Email: heidrun.stein-kecks@fau.de

Information about the programme

Doctoral programme – Modelling cultural history using the Germanisches Nationalmuseum as an example: Investigation concepts for the 21st century

Keywords

Art and cultural studies, modelling cultural history, Germanisches Nationalmuseum, practical relevance, current investigation concepts

Doctoral degree

Dr. phil., Dr. theol.

Course language

German

Programme duration

4 years

Applications

Closed since 1 June 2017

Features

Seven doctoral scholarships and one postdoctoral scholarship, funded by the VW-Stiftung (VW Foundation) in cooperation with the Germanisches Nationalmuseum

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Christina Strunck

Prof. Dr. Christina Strunck

Lehrstuhl für Kunstgeschichte

Department of Theatre- and Mediascience
Institut für Kunstgeschichte

  • Phone number: +49 9131 85-22395
  • Email: christina.strunck@fau.de

Information about the programme

Doctoral programme - Gerontology programme of the ICA (Interdisciplinary Centre for Research into Ageing)

Keywords

Ageing and technology, nutrition in old age, physical frailty, adjustments in old age, dementia, depression in old age

Doctoral degree

Dr. phil. and Dr. rer. biol. hum.

Course language

German and English

Programme duration

2 to 3 years, depending on the doctoral degree

Application procedure

Application through the first supervisor of the doctoral thesis if this person is also a member of the structured programme or the Interdisciplinary Centre for Research into Ageing. Direct applications are not possible.

Specific conditions

No scholarships are available through the programme itself but active support is given to doctoral candidates applying for them.

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Frieder Lang

Prof. Dr. Frieder R. Lang

Institut of Psychogerontology
Chair of Psychogerontology

  • Phone number: +4909115302-96102
  • Email: frieder.lang@fau.de
Roland Rupprecht

Dr. Roland Rupprecht, Akad. Dir.

Institut of Psychogerontology
Chair of Psychogerontology

  • Phone number: +4909115302-96106
  • Email: roland.rupprecht@fau.de

Information about the programme

Doctoral programme research into teaching and learning at the Central Institute for Research on Teaching and Learning (ZiLL)

Keywords

Empirical method skills, academic professionalisation, academic exchange and discussion, support for participation in relevant conferences, ZiLL research colloquium, method training

Doctoral degree

Dr. phil.

Course language

German

Programme duration

Generally 4 semesters

Application procedure

Applications to be submitted to Dr. Florian Hoffmann

Specific conditions

The doctoral degree must be completed before the programme certificate is issued.

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Florian Hofmann

Dr. Florian Hofmann, Akad. ORat

Studienfachkoordinator Schulpädagogik für Grund- und Mittelschulen, Koordinator Promotionsprogramm Lehr-Lernforschung

Institute of Educational Science
Chair of Educational Theory for School (Prof. Dr. Gläser-Zikuda)

  • Phone number: 09115302-95747
  • Email: florian.hofmann@fau.de

Information about the programme

Doctoral programme - Literature and Culture

Keywords

Interdisciplinarity, cultural and literary theory, methods of cultural and literary studies and gender theory, cultural and literary history

Doctoral degree

Dr. phil.

Course language

German

Programme duration

3 years

Application procedure

By email to the programme co-ordinator with confirmation from the supervisor and a letter of motivation

Specific conditions

Integration of young researchers in research activities at interdisciplinary centres (e.g. involvement in lecture series and poetry lectures)

Similar doctoral programmes

Doctoral programme – Media, Books and Visual Studies at the IMZ

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Sabine Friedrich

Prof. Dr. Sabine Friedrich

Lehrveranstaltungen für Grund- und Hauptstudium in Spanischer und Französischer Literaturwissenschaft

Department of Romance Languages
Chair of Romance Language Philology (Prof. Dr. Friedrich)

  • Phone number: +49 9131 85-29365
  • Email: sabine.friedrich@fau.de

Information about the programme

Doctoral programme - Media, Books and Visual Studies at the IMZ (Interdisciplinary Centre for Media Studies)

Keywords

Media, cultural history, communication, interdisciplinarity, image, book

Doctoral degree

Dr. phil.

Course language

German and English

Programme duration

3 to 5 years

Application procedure

Candidates must be nominated by a professor involved with the IMZ

Specific conditions

Interdisciplinary mentoring, only conceptual and specialised support

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Kay Kirchmann

Prof. Dr. Kay Kirchmann

Professur für Medienwissenschaft: Bereich Film und Fernsehen

Institut für Theater- und Medienwissenschaft
Lehrstuhl für Medienwissenschaft (Prof. Dr. Kirchmann)

  • Phone number: 0913185-2935029220
  • Email: kay.kirchmann@fau.de

Information about the programme

Central Institute for the Anthropology of Religion(s)

Keywords

Religion, anthropology, human beings, Islam, Christianity

Doctoral degree

Dr. theol., Dr. phil., Dr. jur., Dr. med., Dr. med. dent., Dr. rer. nat.

Course language

German

Programme duration

4 semesters

Application procedure

The application for admission should be sent to the programme co-ordinator Prof. Jürgen van Oorschot

Specific conditions

Individual mentoring by the supervisor, financial support for conference trips and publications

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Jürgen van Oorschot

Prof. Dr. Jürgen van Oorschot

Department of Old Testament
Chair of Old Testament II (Prof. Dr. Oorschot)

  • Phone number: +49 9131 85-22206
  • Email: juergen.oorschot@fau.de

Information about the programme

Research training group − Literature and the public sphere in different contemporary cultures (DFG, RTG 2806)

Keywords

Literary attention-getting strategies, public spheres, material culture, ethics and politics, diversity

Doctoral degree

Dr. phil.

Language of degree program

German, English

Program duration

6 semesters

Applications

Current calls for applications

Special features

The degree program includes an obligatory 6 to 12 week internship at the RTG’s external partner institutions as well as the option of spending time studying abroad at international departments working in partnership with the RTG.

FAU contacts and information about the program

Prof. Dr. Antje Kley (speaker)

Prof. Dr. Dirk Niefanger (speaker)

Dr. Jochen Venus (academic coordinator)

Information about the program




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