Your position

The purpose of the grant is to support the completion of an original dissertation and the degree within the duration of the position. Students must fulfill all curricular requirements of the eikones Graduate School and participate in the events of the Center for the History and Theory of the Image.

Your profile

• Excellent academic qualifications and promise in your field of study.
• An innovative dissertation project relating to the theory and history of the image.
• Masters or equivalent qualification in a relevant field of study, in particular History, Art History, Ancient History, Egyptology, English, German Literature, Latin Studies, Media Studies, Musicology, Philosophy.
• Applicants must possess a MA degree or equivalent by September 1, 2025. The MA degree must have been completed in the previous two years. Exceptions may be possible in extraordinary circumstances.
• Doctoral students must be advised by a faculty member of the eikones graduate school. Doctoral students must also be enrolled in the University of Basel for the duration of the program.

We offer you

The eikones graduate school offers excellent students of the humanities who would like to pursue a doctorate in the history and theory of the image a structured program of graduate study distinguished by dedicated advising, internationality, interdisciplinary, regular dialogue with guest scholars, and professional opportunities. The goal of the doctoral program is the successful completion of the degree within the four-year duration. Salaries follow the standards of the University of Basel for doctorate positions.