PhD programme
Since 1994, IHS has been offering a PhD programme to researchers interested in pursuing an in-depth study of specific themes falling under the broad urban management & development and housing agendas. The programme offers a limited number of positions and candidates must express their interest by submitting a well-formulated research proposal and work plan. IHS guarantees a stimulating working environment and offers a flexible programme, with a variety of modalities available. However, PhD candidates are required to secure their own funding.
Get your PhD
Everyone who is interested in getting a PhD at IHS/Erasmus University can apply. The tuition fee is 11.500 euro per year (supervision, working place, etc.). Please check our website for an overview of the living - and other costs. The PhD trajectory takes four years (on average). The PhD candidate must stay a reasonable amount of time at IHS (minimum of three months per year) to build up a good relationship with the promotor and IHS in order to give good and effective supervision. The other period of the year the applicant conducts research elsewhere (home country).
An overview of the current PhD research projects in progress.
Application form
Download the application form below in step 1. The application form is a pdf form that opens in adobe viewer and can be filled in digitally but needs to be printed and scanned to email/ submit it.
In the section on 'letters of recommendation' we require you to fill in the details of the referees of which you submit recommendation letters. We require at least one letter of recommendation (from a supervisor, manager, professor; somebody who has the ability to review your academic skills).
In the application form you can also provide a short list of your most important publications and a short description of your employment history over the last 10 years (you upload your cv separately).
Application procedure
To apply, you must together with your application form and proposal send us legalized (certified) copies of your (bachelor and master) diplomas and transcripts, a curriculum vitae, (a) letter(s) of recommendation and a list of publications if available. If these diplomas and/or transcripts are issued in another language than English, French or German, an official translation is required as well.
To complete the application, the following materials need to be submitted with admission@ihs.nl.
- Application form
- Sound and impressive curriculum vitae
- Necessary diplomas, including a copy of the Master (of Science) certificate/diploma
- Sound research proposal (approx.5000 words)
- Sound research question(s)
- Added value of the research for practice and science
- Theoretical framework: perspective
- Methodology: research methods
- Work plan, time schedule
- Organizational and financial support
- Support letter from home organization/employer
- Letter(s) of recommendation
- Financial support from home organization/employer
- Tuition fee
- Living cost
- Medical insurance
- Travel cost
After receiving your application, an evaluation will be made of your documents and will be sent for advice to the IHS Research Committee and the Academic Director. Furthermore a supervisor will be sought after for the PhD supervision. Their advice is included in the decision-making procedure of the Management Team of IHS.
Fellowships
The Netherlands Fellowship Programme also has a PhD module. If you are interested in applying with this programme, please ensure to apply with IHS at least 2 months prior to the NFP deadline. This will give us and you time to assemble and negotiate your application.
Deadline 1 |
7 February 2013 (NFP)
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Deadline 2 | 2 October 2012 (NFP) |
For more information please contact:
Prof. Dr. J. Edelenbos
j.edelenbos@ihs.nl
P.O. Box 1935,
3000 BX Rotterdam,
The Netherlands