37.3564, Support: English based, German, Ibero-Romance, Spanish based; English, German, Spanish; Applied Linguistics, Discipline of Linguistics, Pragmatics, Sociolinguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD, University of Basel

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Subject: 37.3564, Support: English based, German, Ibero-Romance, Spanish based; English, German, Spanish; Applied Linguistics, Discipline of Linguistics, Pragmatics, Sociolinguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD, University of Basel

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Date: 28-Oct-2026
From: Philipp Dankel [philipp.dankel at unibas.ch]
Subject: English based, German, Ibero-Romance, Spanish based; English, German, Spanish; Applied Linguistics, Discipline of Linguistics, Pragmatics, Sociolinguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD, University of Basel


Institution/Organization: University of Basel
Department: Hermann Paul School of Linguistics Basel-Freiburg
Web Address: https://www.hpsl-linguistics.org

Level: PhD

Duties: Research

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Discipline of Linguistics;
Pragmatics; Sociolinguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics
Required Language(s): English (eng, stan1293)
                      German (deu)
                      Spanish (spa, stan1288)
                      English based
                      German
                      Ibero-Romance
                      Spanish based

Description:

The Hermann Paul School of Linguistics (HPSL) at the University of
Basel (Switzerland) and the Albert‐Ludwigs‐University of Freiburg
(Germany) is offering one scholarship for a PhD candidate in Basel,
starting between March 1st and April 1st, 2027.
The PhD can be done in the following subjects: English Linguistics,
German Linguistics, Ibero-Romance / Spanish Linguistics. The graduate
program is internationally recognized and presents inter‐university
collaboration. As a PhD candidate, you will be part of a lively and
active research community located in the upper Rhine region. As part
of this community, your PhD project should constructively add to the
research environment.
The prerequisite for your application is a good to excellent degree
(MA or equivalent; minimum MA mark: a 5 out of 6 in the Swiss system)
in the field of language sciences.
Funding rates for the scholarships at the University of Basel are in
line with regulations of the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF).
Scholarships are granted for one year and may be subject to an
extension of up to two years with successful project development.
Scholarships are awarded based on the quality of your outline of your
research interests and PhD project: applications without an outline
will not be considered. Please inform yourself about the research
areas at the HPSL beforehand and get in touch with your preferred
first supervisor as soon as possible. Please note that PhD
scholarships at the University of Basel must be supervised by a first
supervisor affiliated with the respective university which grants the
scholarship (Basel). Accordingly, for this year’s call for proposals,
only the following persons are available as possible first
supervisors: PD. Dr. Zeynep Köylü, Prof. Dr. Miriam Locher, Prof. Dr.
Martin Luginbühl und Prof. Dr. Sandra Schlumpf-Thurnherr. In
principle, requests for a second supervisor may be directed to any
professor at HPSL (second supervisors from outside HPSL are also
possible).
Please submit your application electronically. It should include:
 - a letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
 - an outline of your research interests and PhD project (max. 5
pages, excluding bibliographic references)
 - your curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages)
 - copies of educational certificates (please note: in Basel the
requirement for entering the PhD program is a "good" or "excellent"
degree)
 - a writing sample (seminar paper or master thesis on a linguistic
topic)
 - a document with two names of referees. Ideally, the referees should
be a professor, a junior professor or another member of university
staff with the right to supervise a PhD. In addition, ask one of the
referees to send a letter of recommendation that contains information
on your expertise and potential in linguistics directly to
philipp.dankel at unibas.ch by the application deadline.
 - if available: confirmations of internships, language proficiency
and conference participation 

The closing date for applications is December 07, 2026. The selection
process will take place in January, and acceptances and refusals will
be sent out by the beginning of February.
You can start the electronic application process on the HPSL homepage
at:
https://www.hpsl-linguistics.org/scholarships/hermann-paul-scholarship-in-linguistics-2026-2027/

Application Deadline: 07-Dec-2026
Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted via the application form on our website
can be accepted. The web address for applications leads directly to
the application form.

Mailing Address for Applications:
        Dr.  Philipp Dankel
        Hermann Paul School of Linguistics Basel-Freiburg
        c/o Englisches Seminar, Nadelberg 6
        4051 Basel
        Schweiz
        Switzerland
Web Address for Applications:
https://www.hpsl-linguistics.org/form/application-form-2026/
Email Address for Applications: hpsl at unibas.ch

Contact Information:
Philipp Dankel
Contact Email: philipp.dankel at unibas.ch
Contact Phone: +41612073489


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