Join our online info session on Wednesday, 28 May, from 15:00 to 16:00 (CET) to learn how the PhD programme in Urban Development and Governance at IHS can help you tackle today's most pressing urban challenges.
Discover how you can make a global impact through research. This information session is primarily aimed at people who are considering starting a PhD at IHS and would like to learn more about doctoral education and the general conditions.
Registration
After registering via the link, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the online meeting.
Programme
The following topics will be discussed:
- What is a PhD?
- Admission criteria and application process
- Fees, funding and other practical matters
- Life as a PhD candidate in Rotterdam
Following the presentation part of the information session, you’ll have the chance to ask questions directly to our staff and alumni about the PhD programme, research opportunities, and life as a PhD candidate.
More on the speakers
Prof. Dr. Lasse Gerrits, Academic Director
Prof. Dr Dr Lasse Gerrits, Academic Director is a professor of Governance of Complex Urban Transformations at IHS and the academic director of the institute. He leads the PhD program and holds the final responsibility for the academic quality of research and higher education at the institute.
Dr Mukta Naik, PhD alumna
Dr Mukta Naik completed her PhD at IHS in 2024. Trained as an architect and urban planner, she is a public policy researcher focused on urban housing, livelihoods and internal migration. Her PhD, "Governing Youth Mobilities in ‘Migration Junctions’: A Scalar View from India’s ‘smaller’ Cities." shifts focus from long-term rural-urban migration to the role of smaller Indian cities in shaping youth mobility. It unpacks the role of smaller cities in the complexified mobility pathways of youth who are at the heart of structural transformation in developing economies..
Laurel Leupe, Admissions Officer
Laurel Leupe is part of the professional services department at IHS. She handles admissions, student affairs officer and offers executive Support.
