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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 opens on 1 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 PhD Researchers' Testimonials

Portrait picture of Chengzi Yi, PhD, ECO

Chengzi Yi, PhD, ECO

"Apart from the research skills and techniques, what I have benefited most from the EUI is that I have learnt about how to better communicate my research ideas and progress to other researchers."

Portrait picture of Artur Banaszewski, PhD, HEC

Artur Banaszewski, PhD, HEC

"The EUI is a place where you can engage with academics from leading Anglophone universities and partake in the most crucial debates in your field. Simultaneously, it maintains strong links with universities from across Europe…"

Portrait picture of Ciprian Grumaz, PhD, LAW

Ciprian Grumaz, PhD, LAW

"Having no mandatory teaching obligations and being able to concentrate 100% on my research, while receiving short, intensive and thematic seminars is something I just cannot find in any other place."

Portrait picture of Maxine Both, PhD, SPS

Maxine Both, PhD, SPS

"I quickly realized the unique environment that the EUI provides, through an instant “community” of peers as well as access to well-known professors, highly knowledgeable post-docs, and cutting-edge research centres."

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 PhD Brochure

Available scholarships/year

150

Academic staff/researchers

900+

Countries of origin

80+

Completion rate

89%