PhD Scholarships in Theology and Religious Studies at University of Groningen

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The Graduate School of Theology and Religious Studies of the University of Groningen is looking for a PhD candidate (0,9 fte) for the project 'PhD Theology and Religious Studies'.

This project is open to highly motivated foreign and Dutch students who have a wide-ranging interest in religion and who wishto study in a challenging academic environment that stimulates personal ambition and development. Applicants can send in their own research project proposal in the fields of biblical studies, history of religion, psychology or philosophy of religion or religious studies.
Requirements

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with a Master's degree or equivalent, in a (sub)discipline in which the doctoral study will take place. The degree must have been obtained within a reasonable period of time and with results that justify the expectation that the student will be able to successfully complete the programme in four years.

Candidates must have sufficient knowledge of English: a TOEFL score of at least 625 (paper), 263 (computer) or 113 (internet), or a minimum score of 7.5 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is required.
Secundary

The University of Groningen offers a salary of minimal € 2,042 gross a month in the first year to maximal € 2,612 a month in the final year based on a full-time position. It is a temporary assignment for a period of 4 years. First, you will get a temporary position of 1,5 years with the perspective of prolongation with another 2,5 years. After the first year, there will be an evaluation as to the feasibility of successful completion of the PhD thesis within the next three years.

Please note that interviews will be held in week 12 (23-25 March 2010) and that you have to apply only by the application form as pronounced below.

This PhD position is available as of September 1st, 2010.

For information you can contact:
Prof. A.F. Sanders
email: a.f.sanders@rug.nl

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