ISS PhD Fellowships in Development Studies, Netherlands

The International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) is recruiting candidates for 5 PhD fellowships in Development Studies. ISS is part of Erasmus University Rotterdam and is based in The Hague, The Netherlands. The fellowships sit within the ISS research programme Global Development and Social Justice.

• Host: International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Hague, The Netherlands
• Level: PhD
• Awards: 5 PhD fellowships
• Value: €1,630 per month plus an allowance for field work
• Duration: maximum of four years, starting 1 September 2016 or as soon thereafter as possible
• Who can apply: non-EU international students
• Deadline: 15 June 2016

This call suits researchers from outside the European Economic Area who already hold an MA in one of the Social Sciences or an equivalent qualification and want to carry out doctoral research at ISS. You need a clear research proposal that fits one of the listed themes, or the Centre for Frugal Innovation in Africa.

You should also be able to show strong English skills and be ready to name at least three academic referees.

International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), part of Erasmus University Rotterdam and located in The Hague (The Netherlands)

For the 2016 round, four PhD fellowships cover research linked to these 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 further PhD fellowship covers research on topics connected to the Centre for Frugal Innovation in Africa.

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Non-EU International students

Each PhD student receives a fellowship of €1,630 per month. On top of that, an additional allowance covers the costs of field work, which normally takes place during the second year of the PhD programme.

The fellowships run for a maximum period of four years, starting 1 September 2016 or as soon thereafter as possible.

The fellowships are open only to citizens of countries that are not part of the European Economic Area. Every applicant must submit the following:

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

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

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

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

Applications are currently closed.

Send applications for the five fellowships to the ISS selection committee PhD fellowships 2016 at phdfellowships2016[at]iss.nl. For more information, contact Professor Wil Hout, Deputy Rector for Research, at hout[at]iss.nl. The deadline for applications is 15 June 2016.

Visit the official website (link below) to get the application form and detailed instructions on how to apply.

• Who can apply for these fellowships? Citizens of countries outside the European Economic Area who hold an MA in one of the Social Sciences or equivalent and meet the document requirements.

• What does the fellowship cover? A monthly fellowship of €1,630 plus an additional allowance for field work costs.

• How long does the fellowship last? A maximum period of four years, starting 1 September 2016 or as soon thereafter as possible.

• What is the application deadline? 15 June 2016. Applications are currently closed.

• How do I apply? Email your application to the ISS selection committee PhD fellowships 2016 at phdfellowships2016[at]iss.nl, and check the official website for the form and details.

• Read the official guidelines and the research programme pages before you draft your proposal.
• Prepare certified degree copies, transcripts and English test results early so nothing is missing at the deadline.
• Ask your three referees well in advance and confirm they can speak to your academic strengths.
• Match your proposal clearly to one of the listed themes or to the Centre for Frugal Innovation in Africa.