Application & admission
Admission requirements
- a master’s degree from a relevant academic field such as economics, international relations, political science, law, social sciences, business administration, health sciences or public health
- basic knowledge of mathematics and statistics – measured by reviewing the content and grades of previous studies and/or the content and level of working experience
- basic knowledge of economics, social sciences, political science and/or law – measured by reviewing the content and grades of previous studies and/or the content and level of working experience
- proficiency in English. The minimum level accepted is 600 PBT, 100 ICT or 240 CBT (TOEFL) or 7.0 (IELTS)
- approval and support from current employer to participate in GPAC² training programme (for GPAC² applicants only)
Application requirements
In addition to filling in the online application form, the following documents have to be included in your application. Please note that all documents need to be provided digitally, official documents need to be scanned*:
- certified copies of bachelor’s and master’s diplomas and grades
- proof of proficiency in English – the minimum level accepted is 600 PBT, 100 ICT or 240 CBT (TOEFL) or 7.0 (IELTS). Native speakers and students who have received their bachelor’s or master’s education in English are exempted
- motivation letter (400- 500 words)
- two signed reference letters on original letter head (by current or former professors or employers)
- letter from current employer, including a statement of support of the GPAC² fellow and an indication of ways to support the fellow (for GPAC² applicants only)
- one–page PhD research proposal
- curriculum vitae
- copy of passport
- passport size picture
We prefer to receive the documents in the following ways:
- research proposal, motivation letter and CV – by email (MS Word format preferred)
- passport, proof of English proficiency and picture – by email as scanned pictures
- reference letters, GPAC² support letter, diplomas and transcripts – by post
Application deadline
The application deadline for the Dual Career Training Programme to obtain a PhD in Governance (GPAC²) and Policy Analysis is 1 December of each year.
Code of conduct for recruitment of researchers
All applications are considered according to our code of conduct for recruitment of researchers, composed of principles that are complementary to those outlined in the European Charter for Researchers. We are committed to providing transparency in the recruitment process and equal treatment to all applicants.
