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7 DOCTORAL POSITIONS AT THE CLUSTER OF EXCELLENCE “THE POLITICS OF INEQUALITY” BY THE  UNIVERSITÄT KONSTANZ

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Application Deadline: 15 April 2026.

LOCATION: Germany

The Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality” at the University of Konstanz brings together researchers who study the political causes and consequences of inequality, focusing on how people perceive inequalities, how these perceptions influence collective mobilisation, and how political actors react.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Cluster offers doctoral positions to highly motivated graduates with an outstanding Master’s degree or equivalent, obtained in a field that is relevant to the Cluster’s research agenda. PhD candidates will pursue their doctoral research projects independently or as part of a project team in one of the Cluster’ interdisciplinary research projects.

The deadline for application is 15 April 2026. Candidates interested in applying for the advertised positions should indicate the PhD project they are applying for in both the statement of purpose and on the electronic application form. Accepted applicants will be enrolled in the Graduate School of the Social and Behavioural Sciences according to their main discipline and will specialise in “Inequality Research”.

All applications should be submitted through the online application portal of the University and include a motivation letter, a CV, a letter of reference, certificates, and/or a transcript of records.

Please apply exclusively via the University of Konstanz’s application portal.

Pre-selected applicants for the advertised positions may be asked to submit a 3-4 page research proposal and are invited to an interview in the first half of May.

Information about the different PhD positions can be found here:

Two Independent PhD positions

PhD position at the Working Group Comparative Political Economy / Prof. Dr. Marius R. Busemeyer

PhD position in the Cluster project: Inequalities in Climate Finance (ClimFin)

PhD position in the Cluster project: Students‘ Perceptions of Inequality and Fairness 

Two PhD positions in the Cluster project: Mobilizing Climate Inequalities: From Perceptions to Participation (MOCLI)

BENEFIT:

Successful applicants will benefit from:

Fully funded 4-year employment contract under Germany’s TV-L E13 pay scale (75%)

Access to a high-level international and interdisciplinary research environment

Enrollment in the Graduate School of the Social and Behavioural Sciences

Structured doctoral training, mentorship, and academic development

Opportunities for conference participation, publication, and research collaboration

State-of-the-art research infrastructure

In addition to academic excellence, the University of Konstanz offers an exceptional living and working environment

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MCGILL UNIVERSITY NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID FOR FUTURE UNDERGRADUATES

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Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

LOCATION: Canada

McGill University is committed to supporting the academic pursuits of qualified undergraduate students who require financial assistance. The university’s Entrance Bursary Program offers entrance bursaries to students from low- to modest-income families who demonstrate financial need.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for the Entrance Bursary Program, applicants must:

Enrol in a full-time degree program at the University

Demonstrate financial need, including the intention to apply for government student aid and/or Indigenous Band Support Funding

Financial need is considered for all McGill students, including international students. While government aid programs are generally limited to Canadian and U.S. citizens, international students who are not eligible for government aid may still apply for an Entrance Bursary based on demonstrated financial need.

Students registered with the Student Accessibility & Achievement may be eligible for financial aid while pursuing a reduced course load.

Upon notification of acceptance to the University (your official letter of acceptance can be found in your McGill Applicant Portal), the application becomes available on Minerva.

There are two steps to complete:

In Minerva:

Select the Financial Aid/Awards tab > Financial Aid Menu > Apply for a McGill Entrance Bursary > Apply to Entrance Bursary Program > Complete then submit your application.

Submit a CSS Financial Aid Profile if you are a:

Canadian (citizen or permanent resident) students living outside of Canada

U.S. students

International (non-US) students

If you are a student with a disability who requires help completing online applications, please do not hesitate to contact us.

BENEFIT:

While individual offers may vary, our average offers are proportionate to the rate of tuition based on residency: $3,000 for Quebecers, $9,000 for out-of-province Canadian students, and $19,000 for US/International students.

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