Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Governance)
Field of Study:
Doctoral education at the Hertie School is organized as a structured program. During the first year, Ph.D. researchers prepare for their research and thesis writing with dedicated methods, research design, and skills seminars. During the following years, an increasing amount of time is allocated to independent work on the thesis. Researchers regularly present their research findings at colloquia or international conferences. To connect with leading scholars in their field of studies they may undertake research stays abroad.
Tuition Fees
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
The following documents will be required for application:
- The interested in applicants with an exceptionally strong master's degree (or equivalent) in economics, law, political science, sociology, public administration, management, or related fields. The master's degree should be completed before they enter the program.
- The transcripts and certificates of all acquired university degrees (as uploads)
- A curriculum vitae (max. two pages)
- A short letter of motivation (max. 250-400 words)
- An abstract of your research proposal (250- 400 words)
- A research proposal (1,500-2,500 words) with
- description, goals, and methods of a dissertation project
- timetable of a dissertation project
- name(s) of potential dissertation advisors from the Hertie School faculty
- Two letters of reference (in the English language) from scholars at universities or research institutions.
Scores Required
7 / 9
Avg. Score in
IELTS
100 / 120
Avg. Score in
TOEFL
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Heinrich Boll Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Australian Government Research Training Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student₹ 18.2 L/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
MAWISTA Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 6 L/Yr$6,691 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeEasy-to-Apply |
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