Applications are being accepted from outstanding international students for the International PhD Position in the Geopolitics of Europe-China Tech-Decoupling funded by the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The grant is open for the academic session 2024/2025.
The award program is open to domestic and international students wishing to pursue PhD degree program at the university.VU Amsterdam is situated on a compact urban campus in the southern Buitenveldert neighbourhood of Amsterdam, adjacent to the modern Zuidas business district. The university offers a wide range of English-taught programmes at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD levels, attracting more than 24,000 students from around the world
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Information
Established in 1880, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Free University Amsterdam) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Amsterdam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North Holland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 139 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Countries: All nationalities
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: Any subject offered by the university
- Admissible Criteria: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a degree in Political Science, International Relations, or a closely related field
- Possess knowledge of Europe-China relations
- Have solid training in qualitative methodology and basic quantitative methods
- Willingness and ability to conduct fieldwork abroad for several weeks
- Proficiency in academic English (written and spoken)
Additional qualifications considered a plus:
- Knowledge of Chinese and/or European and/or US politics and foreign policy
- Competence and/or willingness to work with (social) network methodologies
- Experience in conducting and analyzing elite interviews
- Proficiency in Mandarin (written and/or spoken).
Offered Benefits
Successful applicants will enjoy a challenging position within a highly committed team at a societally-engaged university in the vibrant international city of Amsterdam. Additional benefits include membership in the China in Europe Research Network (CHERN), a competitive salary, and excellent fringe benefits to promote work-life balance.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply via the application button and upload their curriculum vitae and cover letter by April 22, 2024. Interviews are scheduled for May 2024.