Full PhD fellowship
Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy, and International Relations
Central European University, Budapest
Central European University (CEU), an English language graduate institution, invites applications for its US accredited PhD Program in Political Science (1) . The Doctoral School offers five specializations: Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Economy, Political Theory, and Public Policy.
The PhD Program is one of the largest, most international and most competitive programs in Europe. Students from over 30 countries are supported by more than 35 faculty members.
The doctoral students are actively involved in research networks in their field through participation in graduate conferences and major research projects. The Doctoral School collaborates with a number of CEU-based research centers, such as the Center for Ethics and Law in Biomedicine, the Center for Media and Communication Studies, the Center for the Study of Imperfections in Democracies, the Center for Environment and Security, the Center for European Union Research and the Asia Research Initiative.
Funding
Students admitted into CEU doctoral degree programs are eligible to the Full CEU Doctoral Fellowship for three years. It includes tuition, medical insurance, and a monthly stipend to cover accommodation costs and living expenses. Doctoral students must complete their PhD degree within six years.
Numerous additional funding opportunities exist, such as the Doctoral Research Support Grant Program, the Erasmus Mobility Scheme, and various research and travel funds. Further information on financial aid is available at: http://www.ceu.hu/admissions/financialaid/doctoral
Career Paths
Upon completion of the program, alumni of the School typically continue their career in higher education, policy analysis, the media, civil service, international NGOs and research organizations. CEU was recently listed among the top universities world-wide in terms of employability (2). Additional information on CEU graduates’ career paths is available at: www.ceu.hu/alumnicareer/lifeafterceu
Admissions
All applicants must meet the General CEU Admissions Requirements (see: www.ceu.hu/admissions/apply), and submit:
- curriculum vitae;
- proof of relevant English language competency;
- a 1,500-word research proposal;
- a 500-word statement of purpose;
- two confidential letters of recommendation;
- relevant undergraduate and graduate transcripts and diplomas;
- a 500-word summary of a submitted or planned MA thesis or other substantial academic work.
The deadline for applications is January 23th, 2014, 24:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST)
More information and inquiries
For further information on the Doctoral School’s academic programs and courses, specific entry requirements, and a list of faculty, visit the Doctoral School’s website or contact the Doctoral School at http://pds.ceu.hu
Email: ds@ceu.hu
For inquiries about individual tracks please also contact:
CEU Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy, and International Relations: Nador u. 15, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
(1) CEU is accredited in the United States and Hungary.
(2) http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2011/subject-rankings/socialsciences/politics-international-studies