PhDour score
ELIGIBILITY:
Who can apply?
ZEF’s doctoral studies program aims at attracting young scientists from all over the world with an outstanding master’s or equivalent degree in economics, social sciences, sociology, political science, economics, development economics, agricultural and resource economics, agronomy, biology, ecology, forestry, mathematics or earth sciences. Candidates preferably have work experience in national or international research institutions, governments, or the private sector. Interest in interdisciplinary research is a prerequisite.
REQUIREMENTS:
– Academic qualification: an excellent master or equivalent degree: G.P.A. higher than 3.0 in the American system, or a grade higher than 2.0 in the German system or equivalent.
– Innovative research ideas: Your application must contain a Graduate Research Statement. The statement should describe a development problem you consider interesting and important; include your main research questions and the proposed methods linked to them; and have literature references. The statement should have a maximum of 4 pages. Your Graduate Research Statement may relate to ZEF’s research areas in a broad sense of may address a topic in another development research area. The selection committee will assess all research statements on the basis of orgininality, analytical rigor, and relevance.
– ZEF’s doctoral program is conducted in English. We therefore require the following English language skills: IELTS (band 6) certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer-based, 80 internet-based). Students can attend a two-month German language course prior to the study program.
– There is no age limit for applying to the doctoral program at ZEF. However, your last academic degree should be obtained less than six years ago.
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE: Tuition Scholarship + DAAD funding
DURATION: Study period
DEADLINE:
You may submit your complete application documents at any time, particularly
if you already have a scholarship or if you want to apply for a scholarship
not provided by DAAD. DAAD and other funders have their own deadlines,
so don’t forget to inform yourself accordingly!
The application deadline is August 31st every year, for the intake in October of the subsequent year.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online
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