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 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. The deadline for the submissions of research proposal is 1st of January and 1st of July of each year. In offering the programme, IHS works in close cooperation with the Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Amsterdam, University of Utrecht, Delft University of Technology and other renowned Dutch universities. 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.
IHS hosts the following PhDs jointly with a number of collaborating universities:
Title | Name | Country | Affiliation |
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"Urbanization, health and inequality in the developing world". | E. van der Poel | The Netherlands | Health policy and Management at Erasmus University | Completed |
“Building a case for partnerships in Inner City Regeneration: Risk and Trust in Effective Coalitions” | C. Pennink, senior IHS staff | The Netherlands | PhD at Erasmus University | On-going |
“Partnerships and participation in solid waste management in India” | M. Huysman, senior IHS staff | The Netherland | University of Amsterdam | On-going |
| Mesfin Tilaye | Ethiopia |
| On-going |
"Change in Urban form and its impact on Travel demand: Acting on location factors as a response for transport problems in Addis Ababa" | Getnet Dagnachew | Ethiopia |
| On-going |
“The role of micro-finance in poverty alleviation in Ethiopia. Building viable institutions to ensure outreach” | Degefe Duressa | Ethiopia | PhD at Erasmus University Rotterdam | Completed |
“Upgrading and governance of the high tech cluster and regional development in developing countries - a case study of the Nanjing cluster” | Wang Quansheng | China | PhD at Erasmus University Rotterdam | On-going |
“Longitudinal term impacts of slum upgrading” | C. Acioly, UN Habitat | Kenya | PhD at Delft University | On-going |
“Financial transactions with urban land and buildings in ‘Havana City: the market without market. Analysis of financial, functional and social impacts” | R. Nunez | Cuba | PhD at Radboud University Nijmegen | On-going |
“The Addis Ababa real estate market: managing the transition and implications for reform” | F. Mengistu | Ethiopia |
| On-going |
“The architecture of fiscal relationships in Ethiopia: The equalization paradox” | Aloysius Bongwa, senior IHS-staff | The Netherlands |
| On-going |
“Urban Informal Sector Development. Cost-benefit Analysis and graduation to the mainstream economy under institutional frameworks: The case study of Addis Ababa city” | Belay File | Ethiopia |
| On-going |
“Relevance of metropolitan government in Latin American cities: Inter-institutional coordination in Caracas, Venezuela and Monterrey, Mexico” | A. Paiva | Venezuela |
| Completed |
“Multi-sectoral partnerships for low income land development in Brazil” | M. Correa de Oliviera | Brazil |
| Completed |
“Central – local relations in urban water supply and sanitation” | George Laryea | Ghana | PhD at EUR | Completed |
“Measuring urban sustainability in China” | M. Shu Zhang | China |
| Completed |
“Institutional dimensions of program planning and implementation: three cases of slum upgrading programs in Mumbai, India” | P. Desai | India |
| Completed |
If you need further information on the PhD programme, please sent an e-mail to admission@ihs.nl attention to Mrs. Carla van Beveren.
