PhDour score
The International PhD Program for Agricultural Economics, Bioeconomy and Rural Development (IPPAE) was first accredited in 1992 by the funder, the German Academic Exchange Office (DAAD). The program is the result of a cooperation between the agricultural economics groups of the University of Hohenheim and the University of Giessen
ELIGIBILITY:
To qualify for this program, you need to:
- be a citizen of a country on the DAC-List of ODA Recipients by OECD;
- have a Master’s or equivalent degree in agricultural economics or related science with a minimum grade of A or B. The award of your last academic degree must not lie more than 6 years before the application date.
- have at least two years of work experience in a relevant domain, before or after completing your M.Sc., but in all cases, before applying to this program;
- have a permit from your employing organization to go on a sabbatical leave; and
- be fluent in written and spoken English.
TASK DETAILS:
In Giessen, the IPPAE lays its thematic focus on empirical, problem-solving research, at the crossroads between agricultural economics, agricultural sociology, farm economics and sustainable resource use
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE:
Monthly Funding
- A monthly scholarship which presently amounts to € 1.200 is paid for the time of the doctoral studies (38 months).
- Family allowances are provided if the candidate’s family joins him/her during the time of the doctoral scholarship allocation.
Yearly Funding
- One return flight per year for 3 years
- Yearly research grant of € 460 to purchase items such as laptops, winter clothes, or cover the costs to participate to courses or conferences
Additional Research Funding
- A fieldwork allowance is provided for 2 years. This allowance is of maximum € 2.500 and is not extendable at all.
- The publication of the PhD Thesis is supported with up to € 1.200.
German Languange Course Funding
- Allowance of € 410 per month
- Accomodation is provided
DURATION: 38 Months
DEADLINE: 31 October 2021
NO OF AWARDS: Unknown
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online
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