The Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS) offers fully financed PhD scholarships for international students from October 2026 to September 2030. Apply now for the esteemed DAAD Graduate School Scholarship Program (GSSP). The program, which is supported by the DAAD and held at two of Germany’s top universities, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Freie Universität Berlin, is intended to develop exceptional young researchers in the fields of archaeology, ancient studies, philology, theology, and allied disciplines.
Ancient texts, philology, linguistics, and digital humanities are the main topics of the Ancient Languages and Texts (ALT) track. Candidates with backgrounds in ancient history, late antiquity, early medieval studies, Greek and Latin languages, Coptic and ancient oriental languages, Egyptology, Iranian studies, Jewish studies, Indo-European linguistics, theology, religious studies, and Roman law are all encouraged to apply.
The study of visual culture, image communication, and archaeological material is the focus of the Ancient Objects and Visual Studies (AOViS) curriculum. Candidates with expertise in ancient oriental studies, classical, Near Eastern, prehistoric archaeology, Egyptology, and Northeast African archaeology should apply.
Geostatistical techniques, architectural studies, and landscape archaeology are all explored in the Landscape Archaeology and Architecture (LAA) curriculum. Students working in Egyptology with an emphasis on landscapes as well as those with backgrounds in classical, Near Eastern, or prehistoric archaeology are welcome to apply.
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Host Country: Germany
University: Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS)
Opportunity Type: PhD
Subject: Ancient History, Archaeology, Theology
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Requirement for Citizenship:Candidates must not be citizens of Germany.
- Qualifications for Education:You must have a Master’s degree that was conferred after March 1, 2020, or be nearly finished with one.
- Condition of the Home:You must not have resided in Germany continuously prior to December 1, 2024.
- Doctoral Status Candidates must not hold a PhD.
- Proficiency in Language:Admission to Freie Universität Berlin requires proof of English ability, with a minimum level of B2.
Benefits:
- A monthly stipend of €1,300 is provided to cover living expenses during the PhD program.
- Financial assistance for domestic or international academic travel is known as a travel allowance.
- Insurance Coverage: Liability, health, and accident insurance are offered.
- Study and Research Funding: Assistance in scholarly endeavors and investigations.
- Material Resources: Books, equipment, and other essential resources cost €1,000 year.
- Rent and family allowances: extra assistance, if needed.
- Pre-sessional German Course Support: Help with language preparation prior to beginning coursework.
- International Research Mobility: Up to 25% of the scholarship duration is spent overseas.
Deadline: 30 August 2026
