myScience
Basel
12 hours ago
1 "start-up grant" of the doctoral program in Ancient Sciences at the University of Basel
- 06 February 2026
- 100%
- Basel
Job summary
Join the University of Basel for a unique doctoral fellowship! This role offers great support for emerging scholars.
Tasks
- Support doctoral candidates in their early thesis phase.
- Apply for funding from Swiss National Research or other institutions.
- Engage in a thesis project within the Department of Antiquity.
Skills
- Candidates should hold a Master's degree in Antiquity Sciences.
- Strong motivation for research in Antiquity Sciences.
- Ability to submit quality applications for funding.
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1 «start-up grant» of the doctoral program in Ancient Sciences at the University of Basel
Workplace Basel - North West Switzerland - SwitzerlandCategoryPositionPublished5 February 20261 «start-up grant» of the doctoral program in Ancient Sciences at the University of Basel
As part of the doctoral program in Ancient Sciences at the University of Basel, 1 one-year "start-up grant" is being offered. Endowed with CHF 32,000 (in two installments, with evaluation), the grant will take effect on 01.10.2026.
Your tasks:
The grants are intended to support doctoral students during the initial phase of their thesis. Within the first six months, grantees must submit a funding application to the Swiss National Science Foundation or another research funding institution.
Your profile:
The grant is intended for students holding an excellent Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Ancient Sciences (all disciplines of the department). The grantee is motivated to engage within the doctoral program. The candidate will be involved in a thesis project located in one of the disciplines of the Department of Ancient Sciences at the University of Basel.
Candidates who are completing their studies may submit an application provided they can present the official diploma by 09.06.2026 at the latest.
Application / Contact:
Application deadline: 19.04.2026
The following documents should be sent by email to the coordinator of the doctoral program in Ancient Sciences at the University of Basel, Dr. Hans-Hubertus Muench ( hubertus.muench@unibas.ch ):
1. Letter of motivation 2. Curriculum vitae (possibly with list of publications)
3. Degree certificate 4. 1-2 text samples (max. 20 pages & at least one scientific qualification work)
5. Outline of the thesis project (max. 3 pages)
6. Letter of reference The application can be submitted in German, French, or English. Grantees must enroll in the doctoral program at the University of Basel. The thesis supervisor must be a member of the Department of Ancient Sciences at the University of Basel. For more information, contact the coordinator of the doctoral program in Ancient Sciences at the University of Basel Dr. Hans-Hubertus Muench ( hubertus.muench@unibas.ch ).
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As part of the doctoral program in Ancient Sciences at the University of Basel, 1 one-year "start-up grant" is being offered. Endowed with CHF 32,000 (in two installments, with evaluation), the grant will take effect on 01.10.2026.
Your tasks:
The grants are intended to support doctoral students during the initial phase of their thesis. Within the first six months, grantees must submit a funding application to the Swiss National Science Foundation or another research funding institution.
Your profile:
The grant is intended for students holding an excellent Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Ancient Sciences (all disciplines of the department). The grantee is motivated to engage within the doctoral program. The candidate will be involved in a thesis project located in one of the disciplines of the Department of Ancient Sciences at the University of Basel.
Candidates who are completing their studies may submit an application provided they can present the official diploma by 09.06.2026 at the latest.
Application / Contact:
Application deadline: 19.04.2026
The following documents should be sent by email to the coordinator of the doctoral program in Ancient Sciences at the University of Basel, Dr. Hans-Hubertus Muench ( hubertus.muench@unibas.ch ):
1. Letter of motivation 2. Curriculum vitae (possibly with list of publications)
3. Degree certificate 4. 1-2 text samples (max. 20 pages & at least one scientific qualification work)
5. Outline of the thesis project (max. 3 pages)
6. Letter of reference The application can be submitted in German, French, or English. Grantees must enroll in the doctoral program at the University of Basel. The thesis supervisor must be a member of the Department of Ancient Sciences at the University of Basel. For more information, contact the coordinator of the doctoral program in Ancient Sciences at the University of Basel Dr. Hans-Hubertus Muench ( hubertus.muench@unibas.ch ).
www.unibas.ch ')
In your application, please refer to myScience.ch and referenceJobID69210.
