10 PhD Scholarships: The University of Göttingen is offering 10 PhD researcher positions as part of the Research Training Group (RTG) 2987: Mobility Rights in the Global Context of Multiple Crises. The program combines socio-legal and interdisciplinary research to address issues of migration and mobility rights amid global crises. These four-year, fully funded PhD positions are ideal for candidates with strong interdisciplinary interests in law, social sciences, and cultural studies.
PhD Scholarship in Mobility Rights at the University of Göttingen (10 Positions)
Summary Table
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | PhD Researcher (all genders welcome) |
| No. of Positions | 10 |
| Starting Date | October 1, 2025 |
| Duration | 4 years (until September 30, 2029) |
| Salary | Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L/75% |
| Location | University of Göttingen, Germany |
| Application Deadline | May 9, 2025 |
| Application Portal | Apply Here |
| Contact | Jelka Günther (jelka.guenther@phil.uni-goettingen.de) |
Designation
PhD Researcher (10 positions available)
Research Area
RTG 2987: Mobility Rights in the Global Context of Multiple Crises, across 10 thematic areas:
- Migration Ethics & Political Feasibility
- Legal Migration via International Organizations
- EU External Border Conflicts
- Criminalisation of Smuggling
- Language and Migration Control
- Labour and Mobility Rights
- Migration and Social Law
- Social Vulnerabilities and Welfare Systems
- Religious Communities as Mobility Advocates
- Criminal Justice and the Right to Stay
Location
University of Göttingen, Germany
Centre for Global Migration Studies
Eligibility/Qualification
- Education: Completed Master’s degree (or equivalent) in relevant disciplines such as:
- Sociology, Political Science, Anthropology, Law, Criminology, Human Geography, Intercultural German Studies, Philosophy, etc.
- Language: Fluency in English (spoken and written); German or other languages depending on research topic
- Doctoral Admission: Must fulfill discipline-specific doctoral regulations (details here)
- Research Proposal: Self-designed, relevant to at least one of the RTG’s Research Areas, and interdisciplinary in nature
- Skills: Strong critical thinking, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration experience
Job Description
As a PhD researcher, you will:
- Develop and conduct your own project within one or more Research Areas
- Participate in interdisciplinary training and supervision
- Attend international exchange events and workshops
- Engage in socio-legal frameworks and discourse analysis
- Collaborate with experts across social sciences, cultural studies, and legal studies
The RTG offers:
- Individualized academic supervision
- Interdisciplinary coursework and seminars
- Mentorship and career-development support
- Access to fieldwork and international research networks
- Equal opportunity commitment and diversity support
How to Apply
- Prepare a single PDF including:
- CV
- 1-page motivation letter
- 2-page research proposal (max. 2 proposals allowed)
- 10-page writing sample (e.g., thesis excerpt)
- List of publications (if any)
- Degree certificate
- Proof of language proficiency
- Names and contact of two referees
- Responses to application portal questions
- Submit your application via:
http://obp.uni-goettingen.de/de-de/OBF/Index/74876
Last Date to Apply
May 9, 2025
For questions or to attend the online info event on April 25, 2025 (12–1 pm CET), email: rtg2987@uni-goettingen.de
