The Ruhr-University Research School established by the German Excellence Initiative offers interdisciplinary research opportunities within 11 thematic priorities. One of the thematic priorities (“Religion and Secularisation”) is dedicated to Religious Studies, especially to research on the topics of “religion and civil society” and “contemporary religious pluralisation processes”.

Research School scholarships are research assistantships for doctoral candidates offered as employment contracts for. Net salary after taxes, social contributions and health insurance is typically 1,100 € per month. In addition, there is a 1,000 € p.a. lump sum payment to the scholars for consumables and travel.

Suitable candidates for scholarships are selected in a two stage process. Deadline for current international call for application is on April 30th 2007. More informations at: http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/research-school/. The application form is attached to this email.

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