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Doctoral Program in Literary Studies
The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies (DPL) at the University of Basel offers doctoral students in literary studies and related fields an intensively supervised, interphilological doctoral program. More
Courses
Selected courses enable students to look beyond their own discipline in order to discover common interests, broaden their professional horizons, and establish social contacts. These include recurring doctoral colloquia, study and networking days, and retreats. In addition, once a year, the doctoral program funds a Seminar in Cultural Practice, which provides insights into various aspects of the literary market. More
Start-Up Grants
Each year, the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies awards up to three one-year start-up grants. These allow promising young researchers to develop their dissertation project and apply for follow-up funding at appropriate places. More
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Interested? Learn more about the application process. More
Contact
Doctoral Program in Literary Studies
Dr. Dr. Christian Hänggi
University of Basel
English Department, Office 21a
Nadelberg 6
4051 Basel
E-mail: dok-lit@clutterunibas.ch
News
Recommended Courses Spring Semester 2023
New course recommendations online./ Research, Doctorate/PhD
New Start-up Grants, CHF 30,000 each
The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies of the University of Basel calls for applications for two one-year start-up grants of CHF 30,000 start: 1 October 2023).
/ News, Research, Doctorate/PhD, People
Gunnar Lenz publishes Der andere Sozrealismus
The alumnus of the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies publishes his dissertation with Böhlau Verlag in Cologne.
/ News, Research, Doctorate/PhD, People
Prix Chalumeau for Jérôme Laubner's dissertation
Graduate of the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies receives Prize in Sexual Sciences.2 Start-Up Grants, CHF 30,000 each
The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies of the University of Basel calls for applications for two one-year start-up grants of CHF 30,000./ Studies, Doctorate/PhD, Info
Course Recommendations for the Fall Semester 2022
A rich program across all philologies. We particularly recommend our retreat and the seminar "Postcasting and Literature."/ People
Ella Imgrüth Receives Start-up Grant
The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies supports the German and Anglophone literary scholar Ella Imgrüth with a start-up grant.Doctoral Program in Literary Studies with New Website
On this year's Study and Networking Day, the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies goes online with a new website.Start-up Grants for Nicolas Fink and Philipp Wegener
The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies awards one start-up scholarship each to a German and Nordic Studies scholar.
Nicolas Leblanc publishes La Poétique des émotions dans l’œuvre de Jacques Delille
The graduate of the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies publishes his dissertation with Classiques Garnier.Events
Past events
End-of-year dinner
DPL Retreat: October 28/29, 2022
Digital Research in Old Norse Studies: Data Management and Infrastructure Needs
Location:
Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 001
Organizer:
Seminar für Iberoromanistik, Bony Flückiger
Cine y cultura peruana contemporánea
Location:
Maiengasse 51, Basel
Organizer:
Séminaire d’études françaises
Texte et musique : relations croisées
Location:
Kollegienhaus, Petersplatz 1, Basel
Organizer:
Jewish Studies
Conference: Cultural Encounters between Israel and Germany: Literary Cross-Cultural Relations 1918-2022
Location:
English Seminar, Nadelberg 6, Basel
Organizer:
Doctoral Program in Literary Studies
DPL Spring Barbecue
Study and Networking Day 2022
Location:
Grösser Hörsaal, Nadelberg 6
Organizer:
English Seminar
Fantasy, Fiction, Faction, and Fascism: Sofie Sabbioni at the English Seminar
Location:
Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal
Organizer:
Doktoratsprogramm Literaturwissenschaft
Guest Lecture by Julie Napolin (New School)
Doctoral Program in Literary Studies | University of Basel | Dr. Dr. Christian Hänggi | Nadelberg 6 | 4051 Basel dpl.dslw.unibas.ch, dok-lit@clutterunibas.ch