We live in times of global uncertainty – this is the tenor of many current debates. As individuals, groups and societies, we are increasingly confronted with events and developments leaving us with insufficient or uncertain grounds on which to base our decisions and actions. In situations and contexts of uncertainty, the future seems unpredictable, and alternatives or probabilities of occurrence are open.

The Ph.D. scholarship program “Uncertainty” by the ZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUS responds to these current diagnoses of the times. The foundation calls for research proposals from the Humanities, Social Sciences, Economics and Law that shed light on this urgent and complex topic.

ZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUS invites applications by Ph.D. students worldwide from the Humanities, Social Sciences, Economics and Law who are studying various facets of uncertainty. Both empirical research based on extensive fieldwork as well as projects centered on historical and theoretical reflection are eligible for support. Innovative and challenging research questions as well as comparative approaches are highly welcome. Projects can be interdisciplinary, yet also rooted in a specific discipline. Being an international program expecting scientific exchange and collaboration, English will be the language used throughout the course of the program. Application documents can be submitted in German or English.

More information on the program is available  here. You can submit your application through the  online portal. Application deadline is 15 October 2024. 

More about the ZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUS can be found  here