Deadline:
February 04, 2025
Location(s)
Austria
Vienna
Overview
Central European University in Vienna, Austria and in Budapest, Hungary. is a graduate-level “crossroads” university where faculty and students from more than 100 countries come to engage in interdisciplinary education, pursue advanced scholarship, and address some of society’s most vexing problems. It is accredited in both the United States and Hungary, and offers English-language Master’s and doctoral programs in the social sciences, the humanities, law, management and public policy.
Details
CEU-funded scholarships with generous stipends are offered by the Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy and International Relations each year. Over a dozen PhD applicants are eligible for the Full CEU Doctoral Scholarship.
Why CEU?
Central European University (CEU) is an English-language, graduate university located in Vienna, Austria and in Budapest, Hungary. The university is accredited in the United States and Austria. Our students come from over 100 countries and our faculty from more than 40. CEU offers small, seminar-style courses and a student/faculty ratio of 7:1.
Why the Doctoral School?
The Doctoral Program in Political Science — operated by the Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy and International Relations, together with the departments of Political Science, International Relations, and the School of Public Policy — is one of the largest, most international and most competitive programs in Europe, comprising more than 30 permanent faculty members and more than 100 doctoral students from close to 40 countries. Learn more about the program and the Doctoral School by exploring our website!
One program, five tracks
The Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy and International Relations covers several academic sub-fields, but runs one single PhD program, the Doctoral Program in Political Science. The structure of the Doctoral Program in Political Science is based on a system of ‘tracks’ (areas of specialization, or ‘majors’). The tracks represent academic fields / sub-fields or research areas that reflect the major strengths and interests of our faculty.
THE FIVE TRACKS ARE:
- Comparative Politics (CP)
- Political Economy (PE)
- Political Theory (PT)
- International Relations (IR)
- Public Policy (PP)
After being admitted to the Doctoral Program, every student becomes the member of one certain track of his or her choice. Each track has its specific course requirement and research topics that distinguishes it from the others.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
The Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy and International Relations asks applicants to fulfill the following requirements / submit the following documents, in addition to CEU's general admission requirements:
Degree requirement
Applicants are expected to hold an internationally recognized Master’s or comparable degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, or a similar politics- and/or policy related program that provides a relevant academic background for the track to which the candidate applies. A comparable degree in other Social Sciences, Humanities, or other disciplines will also be considered in case of an excellent academic record.
Required documents
In their online application package, applicants to the Doctoral Program in Political Science need to submit the following documents (School-specific requirements are bolded):
- Completed online CEU application form;
- two confidential letters of recommendation (academic);
- relevant undergraduate and graduate transcripts and diplomas;
- a full curriculum vitae or resume, including a list of publications, if any;
- a max. 500-word statement of purpose
- a max.1 500-word research proposal (excl. references, bibliography);
- a max. 500-word summary of a submitted or planned MA thesis or other substantial academic work;
- proof of relevant English language competency.
Dates
Deadline: February 04, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
The Political Science PhD program offers approximately 18 Full CEU Doctoral Scholarships per year. The scholarships are scattered across tracks: usually Comparative Politics admits three students, Political Economy and Political Theory admits two-two students per year, while International Relations offers six, Public Policy four full packages. Additional packages for students interested in Human Rights and Higher Education can also be available in some years.
What does the Full Doctoral Scholarship cover?
Doctoral students are eligible to receive a full CEU Doctoral Scholarship for up to four years, covering the full cost of tuition, and a monthly stipend to assist with housing and living costs as well as health insurance.
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