Additional Information
Does the IPP offer scholarships or financial aid?
The IPP does not offer scholarships, but the GGK team provides advice on applying for scholarships. There are numerous organisations in Germany that fund and promote research through scholarships, fellowships and prizes. Use the following websites to gain an overview of the opportunities open to you:
Furthermore, the IPP will help you finance research and conference trips within Germany and abroad.
What is the difference between the IPP, the GCSC and the GGK?
The International PhD Programme "Literary and Cultural Studies" (IPP) was launched in 2002. Initially funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the IPP has been financed by Justus Liebig University (JLU) since the expiration of the DAAD’s maximum funding period in 2007. The IPP is an integral part of the Giessen Graduate School for the Humanities (GGK) and a pioneering model for internationalisation in postgraduate education in Germany. The International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC) and the European PhDnet "Literary and Cultural Studies" build on the experience and expertise of the IPP, as well as on the structures and networks it has established.
It is possible to apply simultaneously to the IPP and the GCSC. Although both applications ask for similar documentation; they are evaluated by different committees, may have some different requirements and are handled individually. It is possible to be admitted to both programmes or become an IPP-only member. With the IPP membership, you would also be part of the GGK, which allow you to participate, for instance, in sections or working groups (AGs).