The Graduate School of North American Studies at Freie Universität Berlin invites applications for its doctoral program (Deadline: January 31, 2026) starting in October 2026.

Applicants must have a completed degree (M.A. or equivalent) with above average grades in one of the following or related fields:

American/Canadian Cultural Studies, American/Canadian Literature, Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology

– 2 DAAD scholarships of €1,400 EUR per month plus health insurance and monthly rent subsidy for international applicants with a duration of up to four years (applicants mustn’t have resided in Germany for more than 12 months before the application)

– 2 GSNAS doctoral scholarships of €1,650 per month for a period of one year (core curriculum).

In addition, doctoral memberships/affiliations (Promotionsplätze) are available for candidates who have already obtained external PhD funding.

Self-funded dissertations are not possible.

The application portal can be accessed at https://www.jfki.fu-berlin.de/en/graduateschool/application/application_procedure/index.html

If you have any queries regarding the application process, feel free to send us an email at application@gsnas.fu-berlin.de

Please note that we also host visiting PhD students during the lecture period. If you want to enquire about a stay at GNSAS, please contact us at visitingresearcher@gsnas.fu-berlin.de