2026 European Wasatia Graduate School PhD Program in Peace and Conflict Resolution in Germany

The European Wasatia Graduate School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at EuropaUniversität Flensburg, Germany, invites academically outstanding and highly motivated candidates from around the world and in particular from the Middle East/West Asia to apply for its doctoral program beginning 1st January 2027 (enrolment possible until 1 March 2027).

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Flensburg
• City to studySchleswig-Holstein
• School to studyUniversity of Flensburg
• Course to studyPeace and Conflict Studies
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Successful applicants will receive a grant to cover tuition (Semestergebühr) and cost of living for up to 36 months. The grant will run from 2027 to 2029.

Why join the Wasatia Graduate School?

• Interdisciplinary Excellence
• International Network
• Real-World Impact
• Dialogue-Based Learning
• Career Development

Program Highlights include:

• Structured three-year doctoral program
• Seminars with internationally renowned scholars
• International Study visits
• Close mentorship and international research environment

Successful applicants will be able to pursue cutting-edge doctoral research in political reconciliation and conflict resolution within a uniquely international, interdisciplinary, and dialogue-driven academic environment.

Requirements

Candidates who:

• Have academic excellence, particularly in the wider field of Humanities and Social Sciences, including Philosophy, Sociology, Literature, Media, Political Science and Economy, Middle East Studies, Religious Studies, and Law
• Graduated from university (M.A.) not longer than 5 years ago (exceptions t.b.d.)
• Are interested in interdisciplinary and international collaboration
• Are prepared to reside on Campus in Flensburg for the duration of the program.

Application Documents

• CV (with a particular focus on academic credentials)
• Letter explaining your interest and explicitly addressing all requirements listed above
• PhD Proposal (5-10 pages)
• Master Thesis (PDF)
• Academic Transcripts (BA, MA)
• Reference letter from a professor acquainted with your academic skills.

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please submit your application by 30th September 2026 to [email protected] and enclose the Application documents.

For more information, kindly visit the European Wasatia webpage.