Global Institute of Social
Studies
PhD Degree
Deadline: 1 Sept 2016 (annual)
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts 1 December 2016
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts 1 December 2016
Last
updated: 26 May 2016
Brief description: The Global Institute
of Social Studies (ISS), part of Erasmus University Rotterdam and situated in
The Hague (The Netherlands), is recruiting excellent students for 5 PhD scholarships
in Development Studies within the ISS research programme Global Development
and Social Justice.
Host Institution(s): Global Institute of
Social Studies (ISS), part of Erasmus University Rotterdam and situated in
The Hague (The Netherlands)
Level/Field of study: In the 2016 round,
four PhD scholarships are presented for research linked 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 security and
inequality; and variance.
One PhD scholarship is
presented for research on topics interrelated to the Centre for
Frugal Innovation in Africa.
Number of Awards: Five
Target group: Non-EU Global students
Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:PhD students will be
given a scholarship of €1,630 for every 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 greatest period of 4 years, starting 1 December 2016 or as soon thereafter
as probable.
Eligibility: The PhD scholarships
are presented only for citizens of countries that are not part of the
European Economic Area. For all scholarships, 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 a globally recognised university or Institute
for Higher Education, as evidenced by certified copies of degrees and diplomas,
and by copies of academic transcripts.
b. A research offer 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 ability
test from a recognized authority (such as TOEFL, IELTS or British
Council).
d. Names of at least
three referees, who should be capable to give information about the candidate’s
academic strengths.
Application instructions: Applications for the 5
scholarships can be sent to the ISS selection committee PhD scholarships 2016. More
information can be obtained from Professor Wil Hout, Deputy Rector for Research
– hout[at]iss.nl. Applications should be submitted by 1 Sep
2016.
It is essential to brows
the authorized website (link found below) to access the application form and
for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.
Website: Authorized Scholarship
Website: http://www.iss.nl/news_events/iss_news/detail_news/news/5384-5-phd-positions-in-development-studies
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