The EUI Department of Political and Social Sciences invites interested researchers and prospective applicants to learn more about the PhD programme. Throughout the day, seminars, workshops, and working groups will be open to participants, offering a glimpse into the vibrant daily life at SPS. Participants will also have the opportunity to interact directly with the department through Q&A sessions with faculty, the Academic Service, and current researchers.
Programme:
10:00 – 11:00 | Inside the SPS PhD: faculty & admissions Q&A
Speakers:
- Professor Arnout van de Rijt, Head of Department
- Professor Juho, Director of Graduate Studies
- Admission Officer from Academic Service.
- Moderator: Alessia Manco, from Cmmunication Service
This session offers a detailed introduction to the SPS PhD Programme and the admissions process. After a short welcome by the Head of Department and the Director of Graduate Studies, the Academic Service will provide a concise overview of:
- How to apply
- Key selection criteria
- Practical tips for preparing a strong application.
The floor will then open for questions from participants.
11:15 – 11:45| Get to know the EUI Library services
Hosted by Thomas Bourke (Information Specialist at the EUI Library), this session provides a short overview of the EUI Library’s collections and services for SPS researchers. Thomas Bourke will introduce participants to available resources for social science research, including:
- Data repositories and datasets for empirical research
- Books and eBooks
- The journals and news collections
- Reference materials.
14:00– 14:45 | Meet the SPS researchers – Q&A session
Organised by SPS Researcher representatives, this interactive session is hosted by current SPS researchers, who will share their experiences of life and study at the EUI and in Florence.
After short introductions, participants will be able to ask open questions about:
- The daily life of a doctoral researcher
- Supervision and research culture
- Life in Florence
- The broader EUI community.
This is an excellent opportunity for prospective applicants to hear authentic first-hand insights from current PhD researchers.
15:00 - 17:00 | Intermediate Quantitative Methods - live teaching session
Speakers:
• Professor Kevin Munger
• Instructor: Sebastian Ramirez-Ruiz
Join this open teaching session to experience SPS methods training in practice. Prospective applicants will be able to observe a live Intermediate Quantitative Methods class and gain a direct sense of the teaching environment and classroom interaction at SPS
Registration:
All sessions are open to registered participants.
Please complete the registration form at the bottom of this page to receive your Zoom links.
Learn more about our Doctoral Programme in Political and Social Sciences, by visiting our website.
For more information, please contact sps.dept@eui.eu.
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