Our institution and its aims

The Graduate School of Humanities Göttingen was founded in 2005, as a joint institution of the Faculties of Humanities and Theology, and was formally inaugurated on 14 December 2006. The aim of the School is to enhance the conditions for graduate (especially doctoral) studies in the Humanities, in particular with respect to training, support and supervision.

The GSGG provides a common roof for all Doctoral Programmes and Research Training Groups in the Humanities at the University of Göttingen. It also offers the advantages of structured doctoral training to all doctoral aspirants who are not members of these programmes, under the condition that their doctoral projects are recommended and supported by a senior member of the Faculty of Humanities or the Faculty of Theology.

GSGG is currently provided with funding from the Federal State of Lower Saxony. This enables us to offer doctoral researchers financial support to hold meetings and workshops, cross-disciplinary transferable skills courses, and bridging grants.

Our website provides an overview of the benefits of pursuing structured doctoral training within the framework of the GSGG, as well as information on funding and opportunities for networking.

Welcome to GSGG!