Dr. Saskia Nehls

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Saskia Nehls is a Doctoral Fellow at Topoi, an excellence cluster focused on the formation, transformation, and knowledge of ancient civilizations. Her research involves the economic interconnections of Tell el-Amarna with other trade areas, analyzed through ceramic spectra. She actively participates in academic discussions and presentations, contributing to the visibility of her research within the scholarly community. As a speaker at the public doctoral colloquium, she shares insights from her project, highlighting the significance of her findings in understanding ancient trade networks and cultural exchanges. Saskia's work is aligned with contemporary discussions in archaeology and ancient history, focusing on the interplay between economic practices and material culture.

Research Interests

Requirements for Topoi Excellence Cluster

Doctorate Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
Prerequisites
Master's degree in a field of ancient studies or related discipline Dissertation project dealing with the ancient world Proof of financing for three years (scholarship or scientific position)
Application Checklist
  • Completed Application Form
  • Cover Letter (1 page)
  • Dissertation Project Proposal (8-10 pages)
  • Work Plan and Schedule
  • Curriculum Vitae (Résumé)
  • Copies of Degree Certificates (B.A. and M.A.)
  • Two Letters of Reference from University Professors
  • Writing Sample (10-20 pages)
  • Certificate of English Language Skills (Level C1 for Freie Universität, B2 for others)
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS). Programs include Ancient Languages and Texts, Ancient Philosophy and History of Ancient Science, Landscape Archaeology and Architecture, and Ancient Objects and Visual Studies.