The Graduiertenkolleg (GRK) 2638 on Normativity, Critique, Change is at FU Berlin in cooperation with HU Berlin and UdK. Generally, GRKs are established to promote researchers early in their academic careers by providing a context tailored to their scientific qualifications. 

The central component of the application is an exposé of the research project. The exposé develops the intra-disciplinary question. Such a thesis proposal indicates the main hypotheses, placing it within the relevant discourse and spelling out a preliminary table of contents. The exposé includes a project timetable with a maximum of ten pages, 1.5 line spacing, an abstract, and a bibliography. The abstract and bibliography are not included as part of the 10-page limit. Per candidate, we ask for one Exposé.

In addition, we request:

1. Evidence that you have obtained a degree in one of the disciplines included in the GRK. Applicants should submit their BA and MA certificates (or equivalents) and include the transcripts of records.
2. Curriculum vitae in tabular form
3. A statement of motivation (maximum: 3 pages, 1.5 line spacing) that describes how you plan to contribute to the group and how your proposed project will fit into its research agenda and areas of investigation. The statement outlines the inter-disciplinary connections of your project. Please also indicate which principal investigators you would like to have as a supervisor.
4. A reference from a university professor or lecturer that details your academic ability and potential. Due to confidentiality reasons, the referee must upload the connection to the application portal upon our request.
5. Applicants should submit a sample of their work (maximum: 25 pages), such as a chapter of their MA thesis, a paper (published or forthcoming), or a work-in-progress chapter of their doctoral dissertation. This sample of their work can, but does not have to, correspond with the exposé.
6. Applicants from universities outside of Germany must provide proof of German language proficiency equivalent to at least B1+ GE

The application portal will be open until April 22 fo 2024. More information and the FAQ can be foud here>