ISS PhD Scholarships in Development Studies

Worldwide Institute of Social Studies
PhD Degree

Deadline: 30 June 2016 (yearly)
Study in:  Netherlands
Course starts: 1 Sept 2016

Last updated: 26 May 2016

Brief description: The Worldwide Institute of Social Studies (ISS), part of Erasmus University Rotterdam and located in The Hague (The Netherlands), is recruiting outstanding students for 5 PhD fellowships in Development Studies within the ISS research programme Global Development and Social Justice.

Host Institution(s): Worldwide Institute of Social Studies (ISS), part of Erasmus University Rotterdam and located in The Hague (The Netherlands)

Level/Field of study: In the 2016 round, four PhD fellowships are obtainable for research  interrelated to the following cross-cutting themes in the ISS research programme Global Development and Social Justice: Global Development and Social Justice; Migration; Environment and climate change; Social protection and inequality; and Conflict.

One PhD fellowship is presented for research on topics interrelated to the Centre for Frugal improvement in Africa.

Number of Awards: 5

Target group: Non-EU Worldwide students

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration: PhD students will accept a fellowship of €1,630 per month, plus an additional allowance to cover the costs of their field work, which normally takes place during the second year into the PhD programme.

The PhD scholarships are for a maximum period of 4 years, starting 1 September 2016 or as soon thereafter as probable.

Eligibility: The PhD scholarship are presented only for citizens of countries that are not part of the European Economic Area. For all fellowships, candidates should submit the following:

a. Proof of having obtained an MA Degree in one of the Social Sciences or equivalent, comprising at least 4 years of study at an internationally recognised university or Institute for Higher Education, as evidence by certified copies of degrees and diplomas, and by copies of academic transcripts.

b. A research suggestion in one of the areas indicated above (4-6 pages).

c. Good command of English, both orally and in writing, as evidenced by holding a degree from an English-speaking university or by supplying the results of a aptitude test from a recognised authority (such as TOEFL, IELTS or British Council).

d. Names of at least three referees, who should be able to supply information about the candidate’s academic strengths.

Application instructions: Applications for the five fellowships can be sent to the ISS selection committee PhD fellowships 2016 – phdfellowships2016[at]iss.nl. More information can be obtained from Professor WilHout, Deputy Rector for Research – hout[at]iss.nl.  Applications should be submitted by 15 June 2016.

It is essential to browse the administrator website (link found below) to access the application form and for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Administrator Scholarship Website: http://www.iss.nl/news_events/iss_news/detail_news/news/5384-5-phd-positions-in-development-studies