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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 2025-26 academic year (start date: 1 September 2025) will open in November 2024. The deadline for the submission of the complete application, reference letters, and all required documents will be 31 January 2025 at 14:00 (CET). 

10 Reasons to Apply

 

 

#WhyEUI

EUI PhD Researchers' Testimonials

Portrait picture of Ezgi Arda, PhD, ECO

Ezgi Arda, PhD, ECO

"Everyone in the Economics Department is very approachable […] every moment spent here becomes an opportunity to learn and grow as a researcher."

Portrait picture of Julià Gómez Reig, PhD, HEC

Julià Gómez Reig, PhD, HEC

"This is a lively community of scholars from different disciplines, academic cultures, and backgrounds, which is what makes the EUI so unique."

Portrait picture of Ivanka Karaivanova, PhD, LAW

Ivanka Karaivanova, PhD, LAW

"Be prepared for a rapid and intensive, yet hugely positive growth at the EUI."

Portrait picture of Raffaele Mastrorocco, PhD, SPS

Raffaele Mastrorocco, PhD, SPS

"The EUI has allowed me to become more confident about my work and my place in academia. I have found a welcoming atmosphere that provides me with stimulating intellectual exchanges."

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

130

Academic staff/researchers

1000+

Countries of origin

90+

Completion rate

89%