Three Doctoral Positions (IMPRS-KIR)Full PhD
- Working Language
- English
- Location
- Berlin
- Application Deadline
- 15 Jan 2026
- Starting Date
- 01 Sep 2026
Overview
Open Positions
3
Time Span
01 Sep 2026 for 4 years
Application Deadline
15 Jan 2026
Financing
yes
Type of Position
Full PhD
Working Language
English
Required Degree
Master
Areas of study
History of Science, Archaeology, Museum Studies, History, Media Studies, Art History, General Literary Studies, General Linguistic Science, Environmental Science
Description
Description
The International Max Planck Research School “Knowledge and Its Resources: Historical Reciprocities” (IMPRS-KIR) invites applications for 3 doctoral positions, to begin on September 1, 2026. Each position will run for 3.5 years, with the possibility of extending once by six months. The application deadline is January 15, 2026.
The IMPRS-KIR is a collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Technische Universität Berlin. It is an international PhD program based in the history and philosophy of science, technology, and medicine. We welcome proposals with focus on regions around the globe and on any historical time period which can relate to and enrich the School’s research agenda. Please find all information about the positions and the recruitment process in the Call for Applications.
Required Documents
Required Documents
- Motivation letter
- CV
- Certificates
- Transcripts
- Research expose
- Language certificate