The GCSC Supports You

The GCSC enables you to complete a high-quality dissertation within three years while at the same time allowing you to gain additional qualifications.

As a PhD-Student

Our curriculum is tailored to support you in every phase of your PhD and you will find a wide range of courses and working groups covering cutting-edge research in culture studies. Also, we provide you with all the necessary information and forms on the road to your degree. Since writing a PhD is a demanding task on various levels, we offer individual coaching and assistance.

As a Researcher

Building networks and exchanging ideas with other scholars in your field is key to academic success. We at the GCSC support your integration into national and international academic communities by organizing numerous conferences, summer schools and master classes and by granting you funding for your own research and conference trips.

As a Teacher

Our teaching centre offers numerous workshops and counselling sessions that will help you design, teach and evaluate your courses.

In your Career

Our career service offers a variety of workshops that equip you with the skills necessary to enter your chosen career, be it within academia or in non-academic sectors. We also offer one-on-one coaching sessions on all matters pertaining to working life.

In Combining Career and Family

We offer special support to PhD-Students facing the challenge of combining their academic career with parenthood.Furthermore we are actively pursuing a diverse and equal environment for our members, which is ensured by our gender equality representatives.