"This environment has allowed me to embed my micro-level research in a global and comparative study and expand my narrow regional interests to interests in overarching global historical developments."

“Thanks to the structure of the programme and the fact that everyone has guaranteed funding, people are helpful and willing to cooperate on assignments throughout the challenging first year.”

“The EUI has an incredible support system for incoming researchers. The Institute values and facilitates academic exchanges between researchers and professors.”

“The SPS department is filled with opportunities: there are PhD researchers, post-docs, fellows and professors who are connected with networks of scholars across the world.”

“The EUI challenges you to grow from being a student to being an active member of your academic field, preparing you to interact and build relationships with important academics in your field.”

“The EUI’s academic community is truly one of a kind. Constant exchange of ideas with professors, visiting researchers and peers has been vital for my personal and professional development."

"Two of the people I kept citing were located at the EUI Migration Policy Centre, so coming to the STG seemed like the natural choice [..] it's become a springboard to jump into other opportunities."