Since winter 2007, the IEE has been offering the structured and interdisciplinary PhD programme in International Development Studies in cooperation with the Faculties of Geography, Law, Social Science, and Economics of Ruhr University Bochum. The PhD IDS combines training through research and coursework. Research training consists of working on individual PhD projects with supervision from experienced professors, regular exchange within the framework of one of the IEE’s research cluster and includes an individual field research period of up to 6 months. Participation in coursework aims at contributing to research and transferable skills. IEE’s traning offers are supplemented by offers of other departments of RUB and other cooperation partners.
The standard period of study is 3 years. The average time required to complete the programme including all examinations is around 4 years. Excellent candidates from all over the world can apply for the the programme annually.
Great opportunity:
The Call for applications for the PhD in International Development Studies at the IEE in Bochum/Germany is open until 31st March 2025.
Eligible candidates can also apply for a DAAD GSSP scholarship. For more information on “how to apply” please refer to the Website of the Institute of Development Research and Development Policy and please share the Call to reach as many interested candidates as possible!
Link: https://www.development-research.org/studies/phd-in-international-development-studies-phd-ids
