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Call for Applications Start-up Grants of CHF 30,000
The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies of the University of Basel calls for applications for a one-year start-up grant of CHF 30,000 each.
The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies of the University of Basel calls for applications for a one-year start-up grant of CHF 30,000 each. Start-up grants are designed to support promising junior researchers in developing a PhD project to apply for follow-up funding.
The deadline for the current call (starting 1 October 2025) is 16 April 2025:
- Start-up Grant of the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies
- Anschubstipendium des Doktoratsprogramms Literaturwissenschaft
- Bourse de début de thèse en littérature à l'Université de Bâle
The commitment of a first supervisor from the University of Basel is only required at the time of the interview round. However, we strongly recommend that you study the research profiles of the professors in question in advance to see if they would be willing to act as your supervisor (see section "Admission" of the FAQ below). If it is already clear that you will not be able to secure a supervisor from the University of Basel, we recommend refraining from applying.
Before applying, please read the Frequently Asked Questions below.