Special programmes

Maastricht University and the China Scholarship Council (CSC) have formed a collaborative arrangement for the purposes of providing high quality research training to qualified students from Chinese universities and research institutions. The primary focus of this programme is for selected PhD candidates from Chinese institutions to take a full PhD study at UM. You will find further information and an overview of project outlines for CSC PhD projects in law here.

The deadline for the 2024 intake has passed.  For other options to participate in our PhD programme please contact us via infogradschool-law@maastrichtuniversity.nl. 

The Faculties of Law at the universities of Bologna and Maastricht have a double degree PhD programme in European Law for PhD candidates enrolled in either Maastricht or Bologna PhD programme. The programme includes intensive guidance by a joint team of supervisors, a tailor-made training programme focusing on legal issues, research methods and general academic skills, and participation in seminars and other research-related activities. Candidates are based either in Bologna or Maastricht and will conduct a minimum six-month research periods in the other school.

Maastricht candidates can get more information or apply by contacting Patrick van Eijs, policy advisor for research at Maastricht University.

Your application should include the documents that are listed here.