The PhD Programme extends over six half-year semesters. The first two years are devoted to the student's own research work and networking ( e.g. by organizing a workshop), and the student is expected to participate in four seminars, four colloquia, and two courses from the key qualifications field. Seminars given by doctoral students will be credited to their study programme. The third year is devoted primarily to completing a dissertation thesis.
At the beginning of the first, second, and third years, doctoral students have to hand in an up-to-date time plan and a work report to their main supervisor.
For further information on the study programme, on a great number of grants and scholarships, and the current programme of events, go to the BGHS website.
All fields in the Bielefeld Department of History offer seminars. In addition, there is a choice of twelve weekly Research Colloquia:
Study groups have been set up to address innovative approaches to research in more detail. The following study groups are currently active in the Department:
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