Joint Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program

HR-UP at a Glance: - First ever joint German-Israeli PhD Program. - Competitive scholarships funded by the German Research Foundation (Berlin – Eu2.3 Million) and the Einstein Foundation (Jerusalem - Eu2 Million) for 5 years : three cohorts totaling PhDs in Berlin and Jerusalem, as well as Post- Docs. - First recruitment round attracted 150 applications from around the world, competing for 14 places.

Jerusalem and Berlin

Commonality + Diversity = Synergy Experiences ExcellenceExpertise

5 RESEARCH PROGRAM Philosophy Law History The goals: -Establish a world class, highly prestigious, interdisciplinary PhD program and research group for Israeli, German and International advanced researchers. -Explore new challenges to human rights and traditional paradigms. -Create a transnational learning and research environment through regular interaction, summer schools, mobility and video-conference symposia. -Dramatically increase the availability of PhD level researchers and practitioners in human rights – in Israel, Germany and beyond.

6 RESEARCH FRAMEWORK: UNDERSTANDING AND ADDRESSING CHALLENGES TO TRADITIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS PARADIGMS Pressures / ChallengesImpact New Crises and Emergencies Diversity Globalisation Concepts Justifications Implementation/Institutions

7 Human Rights Crises and Emergencies GlobalisationDiversity Research Fields RESEARCH PROGRAM Human rights and securitization

8 Human Rights Crises and Emergencies GlobalisationDiversity Crises and Emergencies Possible research topics: RESEARCH PROGRAM Human rights and securitization: Administrative detention in Israel The principle of equality in peace arrangements

9 Human Rights Crises and Emergencies GlobalisationDiversity RESEARCH PROGRAM Diversity Possible research topics: The human rights of people with disabilities: Overcoming bias and improving social integration Domestic violence against women and the role of the state: Comparative dimensions

10 Human Rights Crises and Emergencies GlobalisationDiversity RESEARCH PROGRAM Globalisation Possible research topics: The human right to the City: Ecologic rights in the globalized metropolis Polygamy in indigenous societies and migrant communities

11 PROGRAM STRUCTURE

12 PROGRAM STRUCTURE Mobility Period Professional Qualification Binational Supervision Study Program

13 STUDY PROGRAM Study Program Berlin FUB + HUJ Jerusalem Introductory Intensive Course Joint Lecture Series Inter- disciplinary Colloquia Master- classes Master- pieces Summer Schools

14 QUALIFICATION PROGRAM Academic Qualification Courses Language Acquisition and Computer Skills Administrative and Managerial Skills Courses Career Development Career Talks Professional Qualification

15 SUPERVISION Binational Supervision

16 SUPERVISION Joint Supervision Supervisor 1 (Berlin) Supervisor 2 (Jerusalem) Supervisor 1 (Berlin) Supervisor 2 (Jerusalem) Young Researcher Reports on research project Participation in qualification measures Organisational work Individual supervision Continuous exchange Interdisciplinary perspective

17 Mobility Period