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Doctoral Programme

We offer one of the largest doctoral programmes in the social sciences in Europe.

The Call for Applications for the 2023-24 academic year will open in early November 2022. The deadline for completing the application form and for the submission of references and all required documents is 31 January 2023 at 14:00 (CET).

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EUI Ph.D. Researchers' Testimonials

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Portrait picture of Michael Fabian Barczay, PhD, ECO

Michael Fabian Barczay, PhD, ECO

“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.”

Portrait picture of Raghavi Viswanath, PhD, LAW

Raghavi Viswanath, PhD, LAW

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

Portrait picture of Susanna Garside, PhD, SPS

Susanna Garside, PhD, SPS

“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.”

Portrait picture of Paul Barrett, PhD, HEC

Paul Barrett, PhD, HEC

“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.”

Portrait picture of Tleuzhan Zhunussova, Alumna, LAW

Tleuzhan Zhunussova, Alumna, LAW

“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."

Excellent career prospects

65% of our alumni are currently employed in academic positions while 9% work in international organisations. Alumni from the ECO department frequently obtain positions in central banks. 28% of all alumni from all cohorts are now employed in senior positions, such as full professor

Why Choose the EUI

Our doctoral researchers benefit from four-years grants from EU Members States and other states. The EUI is characterised by its thriving intellectual climate, rich in seminars, conferences, and events, hosting leading academics and policy-makers from around the world.

EUI Ph.D. Brochure

Available scholarships/year

150

Academic staff/researchers

900+

Countries of origin

80+

Completion rate

89%