Doctoral Scholarships in Medieval Studies

Shape Your Future, Apply Now!  

EARN A DEGREE ACCREDITED IN AUSTRIA AND THE U.S. 

PHD IN LATE ANTIQUE, MEDIEVAL AND EARLY MODERN STUDIES 

The Department for Medieval Studies at the Central European University in Vienna invites applications for five fully funded PhD positions, on topics decided by the student and potential supervisor.  

Our doctoral program builds on the deep interconnectedness of disciplines. You will engage in comparative research and seminar work on political, social, economic and religious history and of art, archeology and material culture of the late antiquity, the Middle Ages and the early modern period. You can also perfect your knowledge of source languages. Your future degree opens opportunities in a wealth of careers, especially, but not limited to, teaching and research. 

Our faculty’s research interests span continents and eras, from the Fall of Rome to the height of the Ottoman Empire. Current projects include Poetics Before Modernity, The Mongol Invasion of Hungary in its Eurasian Context and the European Historic Towns Atlas. We particularly focus on language acquisition and development, particularly for rarely taught languages like Syriac and Old Church Slavonic. 

You will be joining a lively intellectual community where civil debate is encouraged and disciplines intermingle. CEU was founded on the principles of Open Society, to help rebuild Central Europe after the fall of totalitarian regimes. In the Department of Medieval Studies, we look to previous times to help us understand and improve the futures of students and states. We are dedicated to interdisciplinary research, cultural heritage and the principles of free and open communication.  

CEU is an English-language, student-focused research university located in Vienna and accredited both in Austria and the United States. CEU is committed to attracting talented students and scholars from around the world. Our student/faculty ratio (7:1) allows for small, research-driven and discussion-based seminars and close guidance from faculty members.    

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

Applicants for PhD positions and funding must hold a master's degree in any field of Medieval, Late Antique, Byzantine or early Ottoman studies including art history and archaeology of the Middle Ages. We also admit Classicists with an interest in later periods.  

Applications must include a summary of their master's thesis, a PhD dissertation proposal and a dissertation timeline. Funding decisions will be made solely based on the merit of the applicants’ materials. Nationality and current visa status is not a consideration. Further details for applicants can be found on our website. 

SCHOLARSHIPS AND APPLICATION DEADLINE 

CEU has an international reputation for high-quality postgraduate education delivered in a research-led environment. In pursuit of our mission, we strive to attract the very best graduates worldwide for our doctoral program. Candidates who apply by the financial aid deadline are automatically considered for the CEU Doctoral Scholarship, covering the full cost of tuition, complete with a monthly stipend to assist with housing and living costs as well as health insurance. ➜ https://www.ceu.edu/admissions/funding-fees/finaid-applicants/phd 

The deadline for funded PhDs is 1 February 2023, however, self-funding applicants may apply after that date. We also encourage students to apply for our pre-doctoral MA, which often leads onto a fully funded doctoral position. Most of our MA students receive full or partial stipends.  

WHY CEU?  

• World-ranked master's and doctoral programs in the humanities and social sciences
• Valuable degree accredited in the U.S. and Austria
• 81% of our graduate students receive financial aid
• 7:1 student/faculty ratio
• Close supervision and faculty contact with top researchers
• Students and faculty from 100+ countries
• Committed to academic freedom and open debate
• Based in Vienna, ranked among the world’s most livable cities by the Economist Intelligence Unit 

STUDY IN VIENNA 

Apply now and study in Vienna, consistently ranked among the world’s most livable cities by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Located in the heart of Europe, the Austrian capital has much to offer, from a wide range of academic opportunities to vibrant student life. 

Contact 

For further enquiries, please contact:

Student Recruitment Office

Email: student-info@ceu.edu