To pursue a PhD in Social Anthropology at the University of Basel, several formal criteria need to be fulfilled:

  • Excellent MA in Anthropology and strong training in the theories and methods of Social Anthropology.
  • Doctoral research project topics have to fit strongly with one or more of the Institute’s areas of expertise.
  • If you are interested in doing your PhD in Social Anthropology at the University of Basel, first consider all the information above and then contact Prof. Dr. George Paul Meiu.
  • Upon request from the institute, you will then have to prepare a PhD pre-proposal.
  • The pre-proposal should have between three and five pages, include a clear statement of purpose, scientific relevance and methodological approach. It must not exceed 3’000 words, all references and footnotes included.

Please note that currently no PhD projects can be accepted (Updated: June 2023).