Research Cluster

The DSHCS is structured around seven research clusters, which form the intellectual core of the institution and provide the academic home for its doctoral researchers. These research clusters bring together department- and discipline-spanning expertise, fostering the exchange of diverse scholarly perspectives, research questions, and academic cultures. They encompass a broad spectrum of historical periods, thematic fields, methodological approaches, and global research contexts. 

At the same time, the research clusters perform key functions within the DSHCS: they are responsible for decisions on travel funding, offer discipline-specific seminars, and provide platforms for scholarly exchange and networking. Each research cluster is coordinated by at least two spokespersons.